Exclusive: Liverpool Would Like Four Clubs Removed from the Premier League, Says Finance Expert

Liverpool FC is pushing for significant changes to the Premier League structure, advocating the removal of four clubs to address financial imbalances and sustainability issues, according to football finance expert Stefan Borson. Borson, a former financial advisor to Manchester City, revealed this stance in a recent analysis, highlighting Liverpool's concerns amid evolving financial regulations like the shift from PSR to Squad Cost Ratio (SCR).[2]

The four clubs in question are reportedly those with unsustainable spending models, including recent heavy investors like Aston Villa and Chelsea, which have ballooned wage bills and transfer amortizations without proportional revenue growth. Borson notes that big clubs like Liverpool operate close to the 70% revenue cap under SCR, leaving little buffer for errors, while smaller or poorly managed teams ironically hold larger margins due to disciplined spending.[2][3] Liverpool's preference for a leaner 18-team league would boost merit payments—potentially adding £30m+ per position drop avoided—and secure more stable broadcasting deals.[1]

Borson warns of Liverpool's vulnerability: missing Champions League could cost £120m over two seasons (£30m from a 10-place league drop this year, £100m UEFA revenue next).[1][5] Despite a dismal autumn run leaving them eighth, he predicts a top-four recovery under Arne Slot, unlike their 2023/24 absence followed by a £450m summer spree including £125m for Alexander Isak.[1][3][4]

Premier League spending hit a record £3 billion ($4 billion) last summer, cementing its competitiveness, but experts like Deloitte's Tim Bridge see no slowdown despite continental restraint.[4] Liverpool, under FSG's data-driven model, views removal of over-spenders as essential to prevent "sporting punishment" for poor investments, echoing criticisms of Villa's buying strategy.[3] This bold proposal aligns with SCR's focus on squad costs over debt, stripping excuses like Manchester United's operational cuts.[2]

Borson's insights underscore Liverpool's strategic push for a fairer financial landscape, prioritizing revenue growth via Anfield expansion over reckless ambition.

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