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ESPN and Sky are understood to have tabled bids for television rights to SPL matches currently held by Setanta Sports.
According to press reports, ESPN has offered 90% of the £125m paid by Setanta for the television rights to SPL matches for four years starting in 2010. Sky is reported to have offered between 60% and 70% of the amount.
Lex Gold, executive chairman of the Scottish Premier League, said the SPL was "still in discussions with Setanta" which he expected to "conclude early next week".
According to press reports, ESPN has offered 90% of the £125m paid by Setanta for the television rights to SPL matches for four years starting in 2010. Sky is reported to have offered between 60% and 70% of the amount.
Lex Gold, executive chairman of the Scottish Premier League, said the SPL was "still in discussions with Setanta" which he expected to "conclude early next week".
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