How Newcastle United's -£34m transfer net spend ranks alongside Liverpool, Aston Villa & more
Despite the financial uncertainty surrounding football amid the coronavirus pandemic, Premier League clubs still managed to splash some cash in the summer transfer window, with a number of sides strengthening with quality additions before the deadline.
By Richie Boon
Published 29th Oct 2020, 11:45 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 12:01 BST
Football stats site Transfermarkt have estimated every Premier League side's net spend from the summer transfer window, and here's a look at how Newcastle United's dealings compare to every other second-tier side, ranked from highest to lowest net spend.
1. Chelsea - Summer transfer net spend = -£173m
Highest transfer fee paid: Kai Havertz (£72m). Highest transfer fee received: Alvaro Morata (£31.5m). Photo: Mike Hewitt
2. Leeds United - Summer transfer net spend = -£96.1m
Highest transfer fee paid: Rodrigo (£27m). Highest transfer fee received: (N/A). Photo: Michael Steele
3. Manchester City - Summer transfer net spend = -£91.5m
Highest transfer fee paid: Ruben Dias (£61m). Highest transfer fee received: Leory Sane (£40.5m). Photo: Catherine Ivill
4. Spurs - Summer transfer net spend = -£87.5m
Highest transfer fee paid: Giovani Lo Celso (£28.8m). Highest transfer fee received: Kyle Walker-Peters (£12m). Photo: Pool
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