The Premier League are threatening to cut Championship clubs out of their proposed rescue package, leaving the EFL with a potential shortfall of £190million.
Sportsmail has learned that this week's talks between the Premier League and EFL focused primarily on the top-flight providing a bailout for clubs in League One and League Two amid a growing resistance to helping out the Championship.
While a final settlement has not been agreed, it is understood that the Premier League are willing to provide a series of short-term loans to cover lost gate receipts in the bottom two divisions that could total £60m by the end of the season - significantly less than the £250m the EFL are asking for.