Premier League clubs could thwart a proposed relaunch of the Women's Super League next year due to disagreements over funding.
Mail Sport has learned that the FA have asked the 20 male top-flight clubs to provide around £25million to set up an enhanced competition for the 2024-25 season, but a majority of them have yet to agree.
The FA's plans are timed to coincide with the start of the next WSL TV deal and build on the success of England's Lionesses, who have sparked a huge rise in interest in the women's game by reaching the World Cup final this summer after winning last year's European Championship.