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Liverpool could be set to announce the biggest kit deal in Premier League history with an agreement with Nike close.
The Reds currently bring in £45 million per year from their current contract with New Balance and now looking to link up with Nike when that deal expires next summer.
Although a legal battle may materialise with New Balance claiming their right to match Nike's offer. Regardless, Liverpool now look set to reset the market in England and beyond.
With the Reds currently European champions after clinching the Champions League last season and leading the Premier League by five points, their visibility and marketability has never been higher.
A new deal should allow Jurgen Klopp even greater freedom in the transfer market to ensure they remain formidable for years to come.
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 20. Paris Saint-Germain (Nike, 2013-2022): £19m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 19. AC Milan (Adidas, 2013-2018): £19m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 18. Juventus (Adidas, 2015-2019): £20m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 17. Manchester United (Nike, 2002-2015): £23.5m
Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 16. Liverpool (Warrior, 2012-2016): £25m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 15. Arsenal (Puma, 2014-2019): £30m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 14. Chelsea (Adidas, 2013-2017): £30m [£300m termination fee]
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 13. Tottenham Hotspur (Nike, 2017-2033): £30m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 12. Real Madrid (Adidas, 2012-2020): £34m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 11. Barcelona (Nike, 2008-2018): £35m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 10. Bayern Munich (Adidas, 2015-2030): £42.5m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 9. Liverpool (New Balance, 2016-unconfirmed): £45m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 8. Juventus (Adidas, 2019-2027): £46m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 7. Arsenal (Puma, 2019-2024): £60m
Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 6. Chelsea (Nike, 2017-2032): £60m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 5. Manchester City (Puma, 2019-unconfirmed): £65m
Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 4. Manchester United (Adidas, 2015-2025): £75m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 3. Liverpool (Nike, 2020-unconfirmed): Thought to be at least £75m and possibly more than £80m per year. Liverpool finally announced their deal with Nike to rise to the top of English football
Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 2. Barcelona (Nike, 2018-2028): £100m
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Ranking the most expensive kit deals in history 1. Real Madrid (Adidas, 2020-2030): £110m [unannounced]
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