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.
5. Tottenham Hotspur - £16,520,177
Tottenham Hotspur spent £16,520,177 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: JULIAN FINNEY
6. Arsenal - £16,462,480
Arsenal spent £16,462,480 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: CATHERINE IVILL
7. Everton - £14,071,886
Everton spent £14,071,886 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Clive Brunskill
8. Wolverhampton Wanderers - £12,598,466
Woves spent £12,598,466 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Alex Pantling