
FA executives have worked on terminating the deal with the 1966 Entertainment agency, with an agreement said to be close to finalisation – possibly during the upcoming international break in October.
The FA’s belief is that by taking the players’ image rights in-house, the organisation will be able to generate greater commercial revenue, while also saving money in the long-term.
It will also mean that sponsorship opportunities involving England players will become more streamlined, with the necessity to pass through a third party removed.