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.
17. Southampton - £6,804,154
Southampton spent £6,804,154 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
18. Crystal Palace - £6,760,093
Crystal Palace spent £6,760,093 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: IAN WALTON
19. Burnley - £4,458,520
Burnley spent £4,458,520 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: PETER POWELL
20. West Bromwich Albion - £4,222,059
West Brom spent £4,222,059 on agents and intermediaries fees between February 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021. Photo: CATHERINE IVILL