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Aheed Abrar

Tue 5 May 2026 19:10, UK

Leeds United could multiply their prize money if they finish a few positions above in the Premier League this season.

As things stand, the Whites are 14th in the table with three games to go and find themselves five points off 10th place.

Going by last season’s merit payments, the Whites could potentially earn around £18.6million if they finish where they are right now.

While avoiding relegation would constitute a successful campaign at the West Yorkshire outfit, they may be able to bank around £29.1m if they climb up to 10th on the final day.

Daniel Farke will surely want 49ers Enterprises to invest further in his squad next season and climbing further up the table will arguably make more money available for the Peacocks to spend.

Daniel Farke has major dilemma at Leeds United

If West Ham United lose to Arsenal on 10 May, Leeds will officially confirm their safety in the Premier League.

If not, then the Whites travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and will have an opportunity to secure their top-flight status with two games to go.

Once Farke avoids relegation, he may want to give some of his fringe players minutes towards the end of the season to show them appreciation or let them wave goodbye before eventually moving on in the summer.

With more than £10m extra prize money on offer for finishing a few places above in the table, the German manager surely wouldn’t want to take the foot off the gas and could potentially make an attempt to pull off something special towards the end of the season.

Elland Road celebrations already in pipeline after Daniel Farke heroics

Farke’s future at Leeds was uncertain mid-way through the season as he struggled to get results.

The Whites were languishing towards the bottom of the Premier League table after the first few months, but the German manager’s tactical changes have worked a charm.

While the West Yorkshire outfit aren’t mathematically safe, fans in LS11 will already be planning massive celebrations for the end of a successful 2025-26 campaign.

The mood around the Peacocks will surely be one of joy and anticipation will take over once the transfer window opens.