Premier League clubs approve funding proposal for EFL discussion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 2:25 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Premier League clubs have unanimously accepted a long-term funding proposal for the English Football League (EFL) during a meeting on July 30, 2026. This proposal marks a significant development in the stalled 'New Deal' negotiations that ceased in 2024. The Premier League has not disclosed intricate details but has indicated it will involve a 10-year plan with a proportional financial commitment from each club based on earnings. The proposal is expected to be formally presented to EFL clubs for review and discussion. EFL representatives expressed anticipation for receiving the proposal and evaluating its potential benefits for their member clubs.
- •Premier League clubs unanimously voted on July 30, 2026.
- •Proposal initiates a strategic relationship with the EFL.
- •Details include a potential 10-year agreement and increased transfer levy.
- •EFL to assess the proposal's implications for its 72 clubs.
- •Past negotiations stalled in 2024 before this development.
- 2:41 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League clubs agree EFL funding proposal
- 2:41 PMBBC Sport — Premier League clubs agree EFL funding proposal
- 2:25 PMYahoo Sports — Premier League clubs unanimously agree for major ‘long-term’ funding proposal to be put to EFL
"The news marks a major breakthrough in the so-called ‘New Deal’ discussions which came to a halt in 2024
"Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.
"Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:41 PMPremier League clubs agree EFL funding proposal
Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.
- BBC SportJul 30, 2026, 2:41 PMPremier League clubs agree EFL funding proposal
Premier League clubs agreed a funding proposal that they will put to the EFL over the next few days.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 2:25 PMPremier League clubs unanimously agree for major ‘long-term’ funding proposal to be put to EFL
The news marks a major breakthrough in the so-called ‘New Deal’ discussions which came to a halt in 2024
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