The Premier League has made a new offer to bail out EFL clubs financially crippled by the coronavirus pandemic.
The top flight has written to the EFL, ahead of its meeting with club chairmen on Thursday, reiterating its commitment to League One and Two, but crucially ditching some of the conditions on the previous rescue package and offering to support Championship teams, too.
The proposed bailout fund remains at £50 million, including £20m in grants and £30m in loans.
The Premier League has made a new offer to support EFL clubs affected by the coronavirus pandemic and applications from Championship clubs would be considered this time
Football league clubs are in a desperate financial situation because they rely on matchday revenue for between 25% and 33% of their income, depending on the division, but they are banned from allowing fans into their stadiums.