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James Barker

Mon 11 May 2026 9:40, UK Updated Mon 11 May 2026 10:27, UK

Leeds United players could significantly increase their seven-figure bonuses depending on where the team finishes in the Premier League.

Daniel Farke‘s side have already secured their Premier League status for 2026-27, thanks to West Ham’s controversial defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.

Indeed, the Hammers’ loss to the Gunners means Nuno Espirito Santo’s team can only finish on a maximum of 42 points, and the Whites are already sitting on 43.

It’s been a strong debut season back in the top flight for Leeds, reaching an FA Cup semi-final and now attaining their status in the division with time to spare.

But, with three more games to play, Leeds stars won’t be stepping off the gas, as they have a clear financial incentive to finish the campaign as strongly as possible.

How much are Leeds United’s bonuses for Premier League finish?

Leeds have been warned against complacency ahead of their Monday night meeting with Tottenham in North London.

Farke isn’t the type of manager to let that happen, and judging from the character within this group, there shouldn’t be any expectation that players will already be on the beach.

Money isn’t the motivation for every single player, and when playing for a football club the size of Leeds United, it shouldn’t ever be the leading motivation behind a player wearing a Whites shirt.

However, this group of players have been excellent this season, and have certainly earned the opportunity to now try and play for an extra payday with their top-flight status secured.

That’s because as reported by The Athletic, Leeds players are in line to receive increasingly large bonuses depending on where the team finishes this season.

It’s reported that if the Whites were to finish 17th or 16th, then a bonus of £2.5million would be shared across the team.

If they were to claim 15th, then that figure would rise to £3m, and for a 14th-placed finish, it would increase again to £3.5m.

What are Leeds’ chances of finishing 14th?

Not a bad little potential bonus bit of spending money for their upcoming summer holidays, but just how likely is it Leeds finish 14th?

Well, Farke’s side have a relatively favourable final three games against Tottenham, Brighton and West Ham respectively, so a target of six points from those final nine available would be fair, which would put them on 49.

Crystal Palace currently occupy 14th with 44 points, and their final three are Man City, Brentford and Arsenal respectively, so it would seem highly unlikely they’re going to significantly add to their tally this term.

Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest are 15th on 43, and they end the term with a trip to Man United and a home clash with Bournemouth, both tough games, and so again, points may well be at a premium for them too.

So, Leeds do perhaps have the best chance of those three sides to finish 14th this season, and if so, a £3.5m squad bonus will reportedly be heading the way of the Whites squad.