The figures published showed an increase in Hartlepool United’s expenditure on agent fees during the specified period from their total during 2021-22.
Hartlepool spent £46,508 on intermediary and agent fees over the previous two transfer windows – a period which has seen the club sign over 30 players.
But how do other clubs fare when it comes to their annual payments from February 2022 to January 31, 2023?
The information presented by the FA shows clubs in League Two spent a total of £1,671,168 which was up from £1,285,606 last year.
And here, at The Mail, we compare the payments and transactions involving intermediaries registered in England in accordance with FIFA’s Regulations on Working with Intermediaries of all 24 League Two clubs to see who has spent the most.
5. Barrow - £44,226
The Bluebirds are challenging for a play-off place this season under Pete Wild. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
6. Hartlepool United - £46,508
Pools' spend was up from the £10,174 spent during 2021-22 - a figure which saw them the lowest spenders on intermediaries a year ago. The club has signed a large number of players over the last year including leading scorer Josh Umerah. (Photo: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
7. AFC Wimbledon - £46,757
The Dons' relegation to League Two last season also sees a reduced spend on intermediary fees with the club down from £76,126 last year. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
8. Harrogate Town - £49,015
Harrogate are one of Hartlepool's relegation rivals and they spent just under £50,000 on agent fees over the last year. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Pantling