The latest edition of the Sunday Times Rich List, released last month, claimed the Sports Direct tycoon’s personal wealth had risen £769million to £2.718billion over the last 12 months.
Here, we’ve pulled together a list showing the estimated net worth of every owner in England’s top division and how they compare.
Scroll through our gallery to discover where Ashley, who is fighting for the EPL to approve the Amanda Staveley-brokered takeover, sits:
9. Crystal Palace - Steve Parish, Joshua Harris & David S. Blitzer
Estimated worth: £3.6billion (Joshua Harris). Photo: Alex Davidson
11. Leicester City - Srivaddhanaprabha family
Estimated wealth: £3billion. Photo: MLADEN ANTONOV
12. Newcastle United - Mike Ashley
Estimated wealth: £2.718billion. Photo: Catherine Ivill
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