Between 1st February 2020 and 1st February 2021, Premier League club's spent an eye-watering £272m on agent fees, a figure higher than the previous year despite the global Covid pandemic seeing a number of top tier clubs tightening their belts amidst the ongoing financial uncertainty.
Here's a look (via the Price of Football) at how Brighton & Hove Albion's estimated £7m agent fee spend ranks alongside all of their Premier League rivals:
13. 13th - Aston Villa
Estimated agent fee spend: £8.9m. Most expensive summer signing: Ollie Watkins from Brentford (£28m) Photo: TIM GOODE
14. 12th - Fulham
Estimated agent fee spend: £9.3m. Most expensive summer signing: Anthony Knockaert from Brighton (£10.5m) Photo: Mike Hewitt
15. 15th - Sheffield United
Estimated agent fee spend: £7.1m. Most expensive summer signing: Rhian Brewster from Liverpool (£23.5m) Photo: Pool
16. 16th - Leeds United
Estimated agent fee spend: £7m. Most expensive summer signing: Rodrigo from Valencia (£27m) Photo: DAVE ROGERS