1. Sky News — Football chiefs in secret summit to revive financial deal
The chief executives of the Premier League and EFL held a private meeting to try to restart negotiations over a financial deal, ahead of a new independent football regulator.
2. The Independent — EFL slams Premier League’s £5bn TV deal
The EFL strongly criticized the Premier League’s recent TV rights deal, arguing it preserves an “unfair” financial model and doesn’t adequately help lower‑league clubs.
3. Sky News — £915m “New Deal” delayed amid regulator fears
A proposed £915 million transfer from the Premier League to the EFL is reportedly being delayed, partly due to growing unease over the powers of a proposed independent regulator.
4. The Independent — Premier League offered £125 m/year to EFL
According to this report, the Premier League has now offered £125 million annually to the EFL in what could be a new financial settlement to resolve the long-running funding dispute.
5. The Guardian — Premier League clubs’ pressure over data deal deepens tension with EFL
Some Premier League clubs are pushing for a greater share of data revenues, which could further worsen the financial tension with the EFL.
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