Premier League seeks EFL funding deal to boost lower divisions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 19:20 · Archive

The Premier League is pursuing talks with the EFL over increased payments to lower-league clubs.

The Premier League hopes to reach an agreement with the EFL over its funding model 'as soon as possible'. The proposed 'New Deal' would result in solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs more than doubling.

How it is being reported

• Premier League keen to resolve EFL funding stalemateBBC Sport · 24 Sept, 18:52
• Premier League provide update on EFL talks over ‘long-term’ fundingIndependent Sport · 24 Sept, 15:18

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