Newcastle United have put in a mixed summer transfer window so far.
While deals for Sven Botman, Matt Targett, and Nick Pope have helped to bolster the Magpies’ defensive line, a number of reported pursuits for attacking reinforcements have failed to come to fruition as yet.
With the window now entering its final month, Eddie Howe’s priority will almost certainly be to recruit in forward areas - and the Toon Army should have more than enough financial might to eventually quell their transfer frustrations.
But how has their £60 million expenditure so far this preseason compared to that of their top flight rivals?
We’ve calculated the net spend of each top flight club to find out.
Check out the rankings from most to least profitable below.
With the window now entering its final month, Eddie Howe’s priority will almost certainly be to recruit in forward areas - and the Toon Army should have more than enough financial might to eventually quell their transfer frustrations.
5. Leeds United: - £623k
Jesse Marsch has been massively backed with a total spend of nearly £100m, but the departures of star duo Rapha and the Yorkshire Pirlo have nearly covered the bill.
6. Liverpool: - £4.59m
One appearance, one goal, one trophy - Liverpool’s £64m man Darwin Núñez is already proving his worth.
7. Bournemouth: - £10.71m
Save the addition of former West Ham United full-back Ryan Fredericks, Bournemouth have raided the Championship for all their incomings so far.
8. Aston Villa: - £14.04m
Smart business by the Birmingham side this window, as Brazilian superstar Philippe Countinho became a Villa player for good and Seleção teammate Diego Carlos also made the switch from La Liga.