Tuesday briefing: Premier League and EFL £27 million apart on 'new deal'

The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have narrowed their differences over a new funding agreement, with an additional £27 million a year now central to securing the EFL’s backing, according to The Athletic.

The EFL has said it would accept an increase in annual solidarity payments of £207 million, compared with the Premier League’s latest offer of £180 million. The additional £27 million would be reserved for League One and League Two, where many clubs regard the amount