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.
13. Aston Villa - £8,928,343
Aston Villa spent £8,928,343 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
14. Brighton and Hove Albion - £7,496,038
Brighton spent £7,496,038 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: JOHN WALTON
15. Sheffield United - £7,081,018
Sheffield United spent £7,081,018 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Pool
16. Leeds United - £7,034,934
Leeds United spent £7,034,934 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: Gareth Copley