It has been revealed that Premier League clubs spent a combined £409 million on agent fees after the FA published its yearly breakdown of fees paid to agents and intermediaries. With top players often having some sort of representation from an agency in the modern game, it has become commonplace for clubs to stump up serious cash to secure the signatures of their clients.

Not only has the combined figure been revealed, but there has also been a breakdown of where clubs rank based on their individual spend, with the two teams sitting at the top at risk of making costly mistakes that may see them fail to reach their targets for the end of the campaign.

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20-16

Ipswich Town, Southampton, Everton, Leicester City, Crystal Palace

Unsurprisingly, the current bottom three make up the final five when it comes to their agent spending, which continues to prove that money can certainly help buy success in the English top flight. Having been in League One as recently as two seasons ago, it should come as no shock that Ipswich Town are plum last with a figure of £6.3 million. They are followed by already relegated Southampton, financially stricken Everton, and Leicester City, who sit as the only other sides to not break the £10 million threshold.

The final team in the bottom five have had a much better time of it this term. Crystal Palace‘s impressive recruitment has not only seen them play some incredibly attractive football under Oliver Glasner, but has also seen them come just a couple of steps away from their first ever major trophy in the form of the FA Cup.

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15-11

Fulham, Nottingham Forest, Wolves, Brentford, Bournemouth

There are two teams in the top five of the bottom half that stand out, largely because they have exceeded all expectations this term. Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth have done exceptionally well to be in the hunt for Europe as we enter the backend of the domestic season, and they haven’t relied too heavily on major money signings, with the two sitting 14th and 11th respectively in agent fees.

Fulham and Brentford have also done a commendable job given their budgets, playing attractive football while also ensuring their teams are safe from danger and even pushing to break into the top 10 in the division. As for Wolves, who spent £13.5 million on representatives, they will no doubt have been hoping for slightly better than what they have produced and are at risk of losing star men like Matheus Cunha.

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10-6

Brighton, Tottenham, West Ham, Liverpool, Arsenal

As we enter the top 10, we begin to see some very contrasting fortunes. Fabian Hurzeler has recently found himself the subject of boos at Brighton, and given their history of buying low and selling high, for the Seagulls to feature in the top 10 of an expenditure category may be eyebrow-raising. Speaking of managers being booed by fans, Tottenham are next in ninth—and they would snap your hand off to be in that position in the Premier League table.

West Ham have also disappointed considering what they’ve splashed out, but the same cannot be said of Liverpool and Arsenal. The league’s top two have spent just £43.6 million between them, though Mohamed Salah’s agent may have seen the Reds bump that up just after the transaction period.

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5-1

Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea

The top five can be split down the middle in terms of success this season. Newcastle’s spending helped them claim their first trophy in seven decades, so they will have no regrets about what they’ve forked out. Aston Villa have also spent big following their return to the Champions League, and it has resulted in a run to the quarter-finals and the potential for another appearance next season.

The other three, not so much. Manchester United have endured their worst Premier League campaign despite spending a whopping £33 million on players’ agents. Manchester City come second in a campaign where they have fallen well below their previously dominant standards.

And there are no prizes for guessing Chelsea would sit right at the top, given how Todd Boehly likes to spend. However, their poor form since the turn of the year has once again put them at risk of failing to qualify for the Champions League – another potential financial blow for the Blues.

All statistics courtesy of the FA and Transfermarkt – accurate as of 15/04/2025.