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The Premier League says it wants to reach agreement with the EFL over a new funding deal “as soon as possible”.
A 10-year offer, that would mean the doubling of solidarity payments to the 72 EFL clubs, was presented to them last week.
After years of stalemate over the level of support the Premier League provides to the rest of the football pyramid, England’s top-flight clubs agreed on a deal
The funding row has been rumbling on since a fan-led review in 2021, which was commissioned by the government following a number of crises in the sport, including the failed European Super League project and the collapse of Bury FC.
On a number of occasions, it has seemed a deal was close. In March 2024, the Premier League was warned by government officials that if it and the EFL failed
Premier League clubs have been accused of making an “empty promise” about a new funding deal for the English Football League (EFL).
A meeting between clubs on Monday ended without an agreement on a ‘New Deal’.
Dame Caroline Dinenage, chair of the Culture, Media and Sport committee, accused clubs of “parking the bus”.