EFL clubs hold talks over multi-million pound funding package with discussions ongoing
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As has been widely reported Sunderland, along with every other League One club, will receive a £375,000 payment as part of the EFL bailout.
They will also receive a portion of a further fund of £15million, distributed proportionately based on lost gate receipts.
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Hide AdSunderland have been lobbying hard for a greater share of the fund, arguing that the current arrangements do not reflect the hardship a club of this size is experiencing as a result of the exclusion of fans from stadiums.
It is understood talks have been ongoing between clubs this week. Reports in the national press claim Sunderland will be among the big winners and are in line for a £2.7million grant but the Echo understands talks are ongoing at this stage.
There is also an additional £20million pot beyond this - known as the 'monitored grant'.
However, any club who receives money from this pot will be subject to future spending restrictions when it comes to transfer fees and wages.
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Sunderland fan organisation Red and White Army (RAWA) has recently called on bosses at the Stadium of Light to outline whether they intend to apply for a 'monitored grant' from league bosses.
RAWA has raised concerns about what impact it may have in future IF the club was to apply for a 'monitored grant' in terms of restrictions on transfer spend and wages.