Here's how much Southend United have spent on agents

Blues paid agents when bringing new players to the club and also after contracts were signed by players already at Roots Hall.

Full list - Football agent fees paid by clubs in the National League system (Image: Football Association)

The total was the third highest in the National League with York City top after spending £128,902 and Oldham Athletic second on £82, 161.

Blues spent £16,889 on agents between February 2022 and the end of January 2023.

But Echosport understands the £60,889 includes historic debts which were paid off within this period.