The EFL will examine a funding proposal put forward by the Premier League.

Premier League clubs have unanimously agreed for a new funding proposal to be put to the EFL.

It was announced on Thursday that a ‘long-term’ proposal, to start in the coming season, would now be offered to the EFL for discussion among its clubs.

While the Premier League did not confirm any details of the proposal, Sky News has previously reported that it covers a 10-year period, includes an increase in the transfer levy and that contributions will be proportionate to a club’s earnings.

A Premier League statement said: “The long-term proposal, which would start in season 2026/27, will now be formally offered to the EFL for discussion with its clubs.

“The Premier League already has long-term funding commitments to invest a record £1.6billion every three years into the wider game and communities.

“The Premier League remains committed to finding a football-led solution and looks forward to continuing discussions with the EFL on progressing this proposal.”

In response, the EFL said it would examine the proposal and then consult with clubs before taking the next step.

It said: “The EFL notes the Premier League’s position following its meeting with clubs earlier today, and now looks forward to receiving its formal proposal for consideration.

“This follows constructive discussions involving the EFL, Premier League and Independent Football Regulator over recent months.

“The EFL Board will then review the full detail of the proposal, including its potential benefits, implications and alignment with the long-term interests of our 72 clubs, ahead of further dialogue with the Premier League.

“The proposal will then be discussed in detail with our member clubs to determine next steps. No further comment will be made at this time.”

Elsewhere, it has been announced by the Football Association that players, managers and other officials found guilty of discrimination will face a ban of at least 10 games under enhanced rules.

In past seasons, suspensions of between six and 12 games have been recommended for aggravated breaches – defined as any misconduct including an express or implied reference to ethnic origin, colour, race, nationality, religion, sex, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation or disability.

A statement said: “The FA is committed to delivering a game free from discrimination.

“While significant progress has been made in recent years, discriminatory conduct continues to be a challenge across the game.

“Enhanced measures are necessary to tackle this abhorrent conduct, and The FA’s updated sanction guidelines will now require Regulatory Commissions to impose a standard suspension of at least 10 matches in these circumstances.”

Sanctions of more than 10 matches can be imposed if significant aggravating factors are present, while lesser punishments are also possible if there are mitigating factors and the individual admits the breach at the earliest opportunity.

Six matches would be the minimum ban in such cases, while the only situation in which a lesser sanction could be imposed would be if the aggravated breach took place in writing only.

Any player or official committing further aggravated breaches would face a stronger sanction than for their previous offences.