Future of Carabao Cup in spotlight as EFL seeks new deal with Premier League

The EFL says it would be willing make changes to the Carabao Cup if it meant reaching a new financial settlement with the Premier League

COMPROMISE: EFL chairman Rick Parry. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

The renaissance of the Carabao Cup has proven the competition is integral to English football, says the EFL, but it would be willing to change the tournament if it meant reaching a new financial settlement with the Premier League.

Manchester United take on Newcastle at Wembley in the most eagerly anticipated League Cup final in years on Sunday, days after the British government is expected to publish its long-awaited white paper on an independent regulator for English football.