EFL reveal ‘disappointment’ over Premier League decision that impacts Black cats, Leeds & co

Earlier this week, Premier League teams were unable to reach an agreement on a “New Deal” for the EFL

that would have given the 72 Football League clubs approximately £900 million over the following six

years. Rather than proceeding with negotiations and a decision on this potential contract now, the

Premier League has postponed these until after their AGM in June, when they are anticipated to reveal

new financial restrictions and do away with the contentious Profit and Sustainability Rules.

But the inability to reach an agreement on the EFL, dubbed the “New Deal,” has left clubs in all three

EFL divisions uncertain about their fate. Peter Ridsdale, the chairman of Preston North End, criticized

the lack of a contract, and the EFL issued a statement on Thursday after a board meeting.

In it, the EFL criticized the Premier League for failing to reach a settlement and demanded “independent

input” to facilitate negotiations. The EFL Board met today and reviewed its stance regarding the Premier

League Clubs’ recent discussions, according to a statement. “We are obviously disappointed at their

repeated failure to put forward any new funding offer for EFL Clubs that would have significant benefits

for the entire football pyramid,” the statement stated.