The EFL have expressed their disappointment at the Premier League's lack of progress in striking a new commercial deal for football, which could be worth £925million.

Blackburn Rovers are one of many clubs that hope to profit from talks between the two governing bodies. This saga has been running ever since the pandemic, which highlighted the need for the redistribution of funds within the pyramid.

The Premier League were told to agree to new terms to support the EFL or they would be imposed by an independent regulator. Premier League clubs met earlier this week but no agreement has been reached with 10 clubs reportedly voting against the proposal which would inject £925m into the EFL over six years.

As a result, the EFL have now had their say, outlining their frustration at the elongated process and encouraging the swift appointment of the independent regulator.

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"The EFL Board met today and considered its position in respect of recent discussions by Premier League Clubs and is clearly disappointed at their repeated failure to put forward any new funding offer for EFL Clubs that would have significant benefits for the entire football pyramid.  

"Over the last two years, following the recommendations of the Fan Led Review, the League and its Clubs have been pushing for a new funding offer from the Premier League and remain ready and waiting to consider and conclude a new arrangement. 

"Whilst it has been expected on a number of occasions, the lack of positive progress once again demonstrates how difficult an issue this is for football to address, without independent input. 

"Despite pressure from Government, fans and united voices across the professional game, the latest development represents a further setback, and the League now awaits a formal update from the Premier League as to how it proposes to re-engage on its latest commitment to deliver “a sustainably funded financial agreement with the EFL”. 

"The EFL has repeatedly said that financial redistribution coupled with enhanced cost controls are needed to help achieve its over-riding objective of making EFL Clubs financially sustainable and competitive so that they can continue to serve their supporters and communities long into the future, no matter what level of the pyramid they play in.  

"The League eagerly anticipates the introduction of the Football Governance Bill given it is now more important than ever that the Independent Regulator is provided necessary powers to secure the long-term sustainability of the pyramid. 

"We look forward to continuing further engagement with Government and MPs and Peers from all parties. In particular, it is really important that work commences on the much-needed State of the Game Review at the earliest possible opportunity as this will provide the objective basis for a sustainable football model."