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.
9. Leicester City - £12,518,018
Leicester City spent £12,518,018 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Alex Pantling
10. Newcastle United - £11,349,953
Newcastle United spent £11,349,953 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: OWEN HUMPHREYS
11. West Ham United - £9,689,567
West Ham United spent £9,689,567 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Pool
12. Fulham - £9,347,927
Fulham spent £9,347,927 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: JUSTIN SETTERFIELD