I’ll posit a theory.
Perhaps if the PL lose the City case and we’re fully cleared it could maybe force the PL to get back around the negotiating table with the EFL.
The lack of PL and EFL deal appears to one of the main drivers of the regulator.
Currently the PL are saving huge sums by not renegotiating the current deal in place.
But if they’ve lost the City case they need something, anything, to try to demonstrate that they are competent.
This deal with the EFL could relieve some pressure on them in the wake of the 115 case.
It’s another soft signal. Probably about as soft as me trying to wank while looking at a photo of a naked Ann Widecombe.