Newcastle United have already made two high-profile sales during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle United have already raked in around £162m in transfer fees from the sales of Anthony Gordon and Sandro Tonali during what is expected to be an increasingly hectic summer transfer window - and more income could follow if certain add-ons are triggered within both deals.
Just under a month has passed since Gordon’s big money move to La Liga champions Barcelona was confirmed and he was followed through the St James Park exit door by Tonali when the Italy international put the finishing touches to a move to Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Monday.
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has joined Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur.placeholder image
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali has joined Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur. | Getty Images
Speaking in a social media statement after the deal was completed, Tonali said of Newcastle: "I want to start by thanking the club. To the people who work every day and nobody sees at the training ground, everyone who welcomed me and made me feel at home from the very first day. Thank you to the staff and my teammates for believing in me and helping me grow. A special mention to the gaffer, Eddie, who’s been a real guiding figure and who always had my back throughout this journey."
The Magpies appear to be ramping up their attempts to put those funds to good use after completing deals for France Under-21 goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen and Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure - and possible moves for Ajax youngster Sean Steur and Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi are under discussion with the former said to be close to becoming the latest new addition to Eddie Howe’s squad.
But where do the sales of Tonali and Gordon rank in the most lucrative sales in Newcastle’s history?
Newcastle United’s top ten most lucrative sales
Andy Carroll left Newcastle United to join Liverpool in a £35m in January 2011.placeholder image
Andy Carroll left Newcastle United to join Liverpool in a £35m in January 2011. | Getty Images
10. Allan Saint-Maximin (£23.3m to Al-Alhi)
9. Georginio Wijnaldum (£23.5m to Liverpool)
8. Ayoze Perez (£30m to Leicester City)
7. Moussa Sissoko (£30m to Tottenham Hotspur)
6. Yankuba Minteh (£33m to Brighton and Hove Albion)
5. Andy Carroll (£35m to Liverpool)
4. Elliot Anderson (£35.2m to Nottingham Forest)
3. Anthony Gordon (£69.3m to Barcelona)
2. Sandro Tonali (£92.5m to Tottenham Hotspur)
1. Alexander Isak (£130m to Liverpool)
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