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.
21. Crawley Town - £114,445
Crawley are one of Hartlepool's main relegation rivals but the Reds spent one of the highest amounts on intermediary fees in League Two - including last season's top scorer Dom Telford. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Livesey
22. Mansfield Town - £116,902
The Stags were beaten play-off finalists last season and are once again in the play-off hunt this year. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
23. Salford City - £121,378
The Ammies were the second highest spenders in League Two when it comes to intermediary fees. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton
24. Stockport County - £236,944
County spent over £115,000 more than their nearest rivals when it comes to intermediary fees in a year which saw them return to the Football League. Dave Challinor has the Hatters in contention for back-to-back promotions. (Photo by Pete Norton/Getty Images) Photo: Pete Norton