The Premier League are nearing the end of negotiations with the EFL over a deal which, among other things, would see the end of parachute payments for relegated sides
English Football League clubs are edging closer to a £900m deal with the Premier League.
The Premier League’s draft six-year proposal was put to the 72 EFL clubs on Thursday and it will come down to reaching agreement on the finer details and cost controls. Premier League clubs have been under pressure to reach an agreement with the EFL before the Government’s Independent Football Regulator is brought in.
The next step towards legislation will come with the King’s Speech in November. That has now intensified talks between the EFL and the Premier League to try and reach a compromise without having one imposed upon them by the new regulator.
An EFL statement said: “As several important issues are still to be resolved, it was made clear at the meeting that nothing has been agreed with either the Premier League or its Clubs. As such EFL Clubs were not required to vote or take a decision on any matter, but instead held a proactive debate on the current status of the discussions.