An end is finally in sight to the long-running funding dispute between the Premier League and the English Football League. "The Premier League already has long-term funding commitments to invest a record £1.6billion every three years into the wider game and communities," said the Premier League. On Tuesday, representatives of the Premier League, the EFL and the new Independent Regulator met to discuss the outline of a deal. "This follows constructive discussions involving the EFL, Premier League and Independent Football Regulator over recent months. In other instances, specifically Stoke City, EFL clubs have owners richer than some in the Premier League.