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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Premier League wants compensation fee cap for academy stars from EFL clubs

A general view of Puma match balls ahead of the Premier League match at Molineux, Wolverhampton
Premier League clubs have been increasingly targeting players from lower-division academies. Photograph: Jacob King/PA

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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