Premier League pushes for deal to boost EFL payments

The Premier League is pushing for a swift agreement with the EFL to more than double solidarity payments to the 72 clubs.

According to Daily Echo, a 10-year offer was presented to EFL sides last week, proposing an extra £163m per year by 2028/29, including £81m more this season.

The uplift would be conditional. The EFL would accept tougher cost controls, Carabao Cup semi-finals would be single-legged, and both leagues would fix a shared view on the Saturday 3pm blackout before the next domestic TV deals.

Premier League clubs discussed the plans in London on Thursday at their first shareholders’ meeting of the season. The league restated its aim to reach a football-led solution quickly so money can reach EFL clubs this season.

If talks fail, the Independent Football Regulator could intervene, as either league can trigger its backstop powers to impose a settlement. The regulator is due to publish a State of the Game review in the coming weeks.

Some believe that review could strengthen the EFL’s position, though the outcome is uncertain. EFL executives have warned that using the backstop could mean a wait of up to two years for a new deal. There was no sign the review was treated as a deadline.

EFL clubs have been asked for feedback before further meetings early next month, and the EFL declined to comment.

Source: Daily Echo

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