EFL clubs could receive a multi-million-pound handout from the Premier League if they get their season going.
The remarkable gesture has been discussed by several top-flight owners who are concerned for the levels outside the elite.
EFL clubs could receive a multi-million-pound handout from the Premier League if they get their season going
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And the news was relayed in a confidential memo sent out from the PFA to players yesterday.
The leaked document read: “The Premier League are conscious that behind-closed-doors football is costly for the EFL and have obligations to support the lower leagues.
“However Rick Parry, the EFL chairman, has not heard anything concrete from the Premier League. No figure has been discussed.
“The focus of the Premier League right now is returning to play.
“It may be that once they get back playing they will know the financial damage they face and then look to help the EFL.”
This money would be extra cash and on top of the existing ‘solidarity’ payments that help many clubs to survive.
At the moment the plan is to resume the Premier League season on June 12 and stage matches behind closed doors – if the Government gives the green light.
Players are set to be tested for Covid-19 twice a week, meaning the Premier League are planning on finding – and funding – over 10,000 tests between the start of training and the end of the season.
Clubs agreed during their video conference on Friday on a target date of May 18 to return to full training, with match days following three weeks later.
In a bid to ensure the season will not be scrapped, like has been the case in France and Holland, the use of neutral stadiums has been agreed.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has four major issues over Premier League returning to action including neutral venues
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
