The Football Association appears to have scored an initial victory over the Premier League in their bitter, post-Brexit war.
Agreement in principle has been reached by both sides over access to overseas talent for the January transfer window and is now awaiting Home Office sign off.
Sportsmail has seen the criteria, and while the two organisations declined to comment, sources close to the matter have branded it a win for the FA – although concessions have been made and there will be a review in February.
Under the new Governing Body Entry (GBE) system, players will need 15 points to be given the green light to come to the UK.