Newcastle United’s Record Player Sales: Top 10 Most Expensive Departures
While Newcastle United and their owners PIF have spent big on new signings in recent years, the club has also generated significant income from player sales over time. Here’s a rundown of Newcastle’s 10 most expensive outgoing transfers in club history:
| Rank | Player | Fee | Buying Club | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andy Carroll | £35m | Liverpool | 2011 |
| 1 | Elliot Anderson | £35m | Nottingham Forest | 2024 |
| 3 | Yankuba Minteh | £30m | Brighton | 2024 |
| 3 | Ayoze Perez | £30m | Leicester City | 2019 |
| 3 | Moussa Sissoko | £30m | Tottenham | 2016 |
| 6 | Georginio Wijnaldum | £25m | Liverpool | 2016 |
| 7 | Allan Saint-Maximin | £23m | Al-Ahli | 2023 |
| 8 | Aleksandar Mitrovic | £22m | Fulham | 2018 |
| 9 | Yohan Cabaye | £20m | PSG | 2014 |
| 10 | Chris Wood | £15m | Nottingham Forest | 2023 |
10. Chris Wood – £15m to Nottingham Forest, 2023
Chris Wood joined Newcastle from relegation rivals Burnley in 2022. The New Zealand striker helped keep the Magpies in the Premier League but moved on just 12 months later, signing for Nottingham Forest initially on loan before a £15 million permanent transfer. Wood has since become Forest’s all-time leading Premier League goalscorer.
9. Yohan Cabaye – £20m to PSG, 2014
French midfielder Yohan Cabaye spent two and a half successful years at St James’ Park after arriving from Lille in 2011. He scored 18 goals for Newcastle before securing a £20 million move to Paris Saint-Germain in January 2014.
8. Aleksandar Mitrovic – £22m to Fulham, 2018
Serbian striker Aleksandar Mitrovic joined Newcastle from Anderlecht in 2015. Though unable to prevent relegation in his debut season, he played a role in the club’s Championship title win in 2016/17. Mitrovic later moved to Fulham permanently for £22 million in 2018 after an initial loan spell.
7. Allan Saint-Maximin – £23m to Al-Ahli, 2023
Exciting winger Allan Saint-Maximin became a fan favorite at St James’ Park with his dazzling skills over four seasons. Newcastle made a profit when selling him to Saudi club Al-Ahli for £23 million in 2023 to help balance the books.
6. Georginio Wijnaldum – £25m to Liverpool, 2016
Dutch midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum spent just one season at Newcastle in 2015/16 after joining from PSV. His performances caught the eye of Liverpool, who signed him for £25 million following Newcastle’s relegation. Wijnaldum went on to win the Premier League and Champions League with the Reds.
3. Moussa Sissoko – £30m to Tottenham, 2016
French midfielder Moussa Sissoko joined Tottenham from Newcastle for £30 million on transfer deadline day in August 2016. The move came shortly after Newcastle’s relegation to the Championship.
Vihaan Mehrotra