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Premier League clubs fear huge shortfall with shirt sponsorship deals expected to become far less lucrative due to coronavirus... and bottom-half clubs could be left in financial ruin if deals are significantly slashed

Premier League clubs are facing another major financial blow amid fears the shirt sponsorship bubble has burst.

Sportsmail revealed on Thursday how Liverpool agreed a delay to the start of their lucrative Nike kit deal so they can lift the trophy in their current New Balance kit.

And now clubs towards the lower half of the Premier League are under threat of losing substantial financial income from sponsorship deals linked to their match-day and training kits as the coronavirus crisis continues to tighten its grip on football.

Liverpool, who currently wear New Balance kit, agreed to delay start to lucrative Nike deal
Arsenal'su00a0sleeve deal with Visit Rwanda is worth u00a330million over three years

Arsenal's sleeve deal with Visit Rwanda is worth £30million over three years

Main shirt and sleeve sponsorship deals have become a stable source of income for clubs and have become an integral part of their marketing strategies.