Rick Parry: Last News

The Premier League and EFL have been warned again that if they can't agree on a new deal for funding and cost controls, an independent regulator will impose one on them, directly impacting clubs like Manchester United and Manchester City.

Manchester United and backed by EFL chairman Rick Parry.Had the plans been adopted, a reduction in the number of teams in the Premier League from 20 to 18 would have taken place and there would have been an overall drop in the number of clubs in the top four divisions of English football from 92 to 90.There would still be 24 clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.Changes would have been made to promotion and relegation across some of the divisions, but there would also be increased power granted to England's 'elite' clubs and divided opinionIn terms of finances, a total of £250m would be granted to the EFL to make up for revenue lost due to the coronavirus pandemic both last season and this season.In addition to this, 25% of

The Premier League have offered just £25m to bail out the EFL.

EFL clubs are bracing themselves for League One and Two to be curtailed - possibly as early as next week.

Manchester City and Liverpool would be level on points in the Premier League if goals in the final 15 minutes of each half were discounted.

Bolton Wanderers would back wage caps for players in the future as talks over deferrals for April salaries continue.

Crisis-hit League Two clubs have effectively ditched plans to resume the season in six weeks' time.

The EFL are considering a proposal to scrap the summer transfer window for clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.