The figures, counted from February 1, 2020 to February 1, 2021, revealed that Newcastle made payments totalling £11,349,953 to agents and intermediaries – a £2million increase on the 2019/20 season.
The Magpies signed Callum Wilson and Jamal Lewis for around £35million last summer, while Ryan Fraser, Jeff Hendrick and Mark Gillespie joined on free transfers. Joe Willock joined the club on loan from Arsenal in January.
In total, £272,220,223 were paid to agents and intermediaries over the last year by all 20 top-flight. The information was released by the FA.
How does United’s sum compare to their counterparts? Find out below.
1. Chelsea - £35,247,822
Chelsea spent £35,247,822 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: BEN STANSALL
2. Manchester City - £30,174,615
Manchester City spent £30,174,615 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Miklos Szabo
3. Manchester United - £29,801,555
Manchester United spent £29,801,555 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: DAVE THOMPSON
4. Liverpool - £21,652,589
Liverpool spent £21,652,589 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Laurence Griffiths