How Newcastle United's £277 million all-time Premier League net spend ranks against Aston Villa, Everton & more

Should a takeover finally go through this summer, Newcastle United could be set to spend some serious money, as a host of high-calibre, exciting talents continue to be linked with moves to St. James' Park.

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.