English clubs spend over £409M on agents

Chelsea has topped the list of the biggest spenders on agent fees in the Premier League for the second consecutive season, new figures reveal, Report informs via Daily Mail.

The Blues forked out a huge £60 million on payments to agents in the period between February 2, 2024, and February 2, 2025, which covers the last two transfer windows.

Figures released by the FA on Monday show the 20 top-flight clubs spent a staggering combined total of £409.1 million on fees, although the number is down £0.4 million from last season.

Chelsea paid £75.1 million in the 2023-24 season and, while this season's total is considerably lower, they are still comfortably clear of their rivals.

Manchester City was second behind Chelsea, having splashed out £52 million on fees to representatives. The figure is £19 million more than cross-city rivals Manchester United, whose total was £33 million.

Aston Villa (£25 million) and Newcastle (£24.3 million) round out the top five on the list, ahead of Arsenal and Liverpool, who are on the verge of sealing the Premier League title.

Ipswich, who look destined to return to the Championship after a difficult season in the Premier League, were the lowest spenders on £6.3 million.