Since the Premier League's inaugural season back in 1992, top tier sides have accumulated a whopping £9.8 billion net spend, with superstar talents from Europe and beyond turning the English top tier into the most-watched football league in the world. Here's a look at where Newcastle's past Premier League net-spending ranks in the top forty.
21. Middlesbrough - £126m
Most expensive signing: Alfonso Alves from Heerenveen - £12.5 million Photo: ANDREW YATES
22. Southampton £144.4m
Most expensive signing: Jannick Vestergaard from Borussia Monchengladbach £22 million Photo: Steve Bardens
23. Bournemouth - £151.7m
Most expensive signing: Jefferson Lerma - £25 million Photo: Marc Atkins
24. Watford - £165.2m
Most expensive signing: Ismaila Sarr from Rennes - £30 million Photo: Richard Heathcote
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