Premier League wants compensation fee cap for academy stars from EFL clubs
Guardian Sport
by Exclusive by Matt HughesMarch 3, 2026
EFL to discuss maximum fee proposal on Wednesday
Top-tier clubs increasingly targeting academy players
The Premier League wants EFL clubs to agree to cap the compensation fees they pay for signing youngsters from lower-division academies.
Under current rules clubs receive compensation for the loss of young players through a combination of fixed training compensation, appearance-based payments and sell-on entitlements, which involves an element of negotiation.
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Originally published on Guardian Sport on 3/3/2026