EFL clubs hold talks over multi-million pound funding package with discussions ongoing

EFL clubs have been holding talks this week over the distribution of a funding package to help clubs through the Covid-19 crisis.
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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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Sunderland 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.

Sunderland's Stadium of Light.Sunderland's Stadium of Light.
Sunderland's Stadium of Light.

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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Clubs can break these restrictions, but only if they then repay the money.

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.

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