Premier League clubs hope football’s coronavirus crisis will help them sign lower-league talent on the cheap.
The suspension of matches until April 30 at the earliest due to the pandemic will place a huge financial strain on Football League clubs.
That could work in the favour of top-flight clubs looking to prise some of the best talent away from clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.
Many believe the situation, which has left EFL clubs in greater need of cash, represents an opportunity for them to strike deals that could be better value for money.