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Football

Premier League maintains £1.8bn EFL proposal as talks continue

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 19:50 UTC
Premier League maintains £1.8bn EFL proposal as talks continue
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The Premier League says it remains committed to a proposed £1.8bn funding package for the English Football League. The EFL has not accepted the offer, leaving the proposed arrangement unresolved. The available information does not give further details about the package, negotiations or the timetable for any decision.

The Premier League says it remains committed to a proposed funding deal worth £1.8bn for the English Football League. The proposal has not yet been accepted by the EFL, according to the information supplied by Punch Nigeria. That means the funding arrangement remains under discussion rather than being a completed agreement.

No further details are available in the supplied material about how the money would be distributed, the conditions attached to the proposal or the reasons the EFL has not accepted it. The Premier League’s stated position indicates that it continues to support the proposed sum, but the EFL’s response remains necessary before the deal can proceed. The source material also does not provide a timetable for further talks or a decision.

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