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Premier League Seeks Cap on Young Player Compensation

3/3/2026

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  • The Premier League is negotiating with English Football League (EFL) clubs to cap compensation fees for signing young players from lower-division academies.
  • The proposal would limit compensation, currently fixed or negotiated, with disputes referred to an independent tribunal.
  • Brexit restrictions on signing under-18s from Europe push Premier League teams to target English youngsters.
  • The Premier League and English Football League (EFL) have not commented on the negotiations.