The FAW says it could additionally assure Merthyr an annual cost of £250,000 over 5 years for competing within the Cymru Premier, plus an extra £30,000 for the 2026-27 season for any drop in attendances.
There would even be £25,000 in the direction of Merthyr’s 4G pitch fund, and as much as £40,000 for the set up of a brand new tv gantry.
The FAW says the overall monetary package deal is price £5.95m.
Tempting Merthyr to hitch the Cymru Premier is a part of the FAW’s plan to revamp the division, having beforehand introduced the league will increase to 16 groups and embrace a brand new end-of-season break up into three divisions from 2026-27.
Wales’ prime flight at present consists of 12 golf equipment and, after every performs dwelling and away, the league splits into two divisions of six.
Whether or not Merthyr followers can be tempted to hitch it – whatever the seemingly beneficiant monetary package deal on supply – is one other matter.
The membership cherish their distinctive scenario within the English system, and are in a robust place to be promoted to Nationwide League South – the sixth tier of the English sport.
They’re at present 9 factors clear on the prime of Southern League Premier South after a crowd of 1,744 turned up at Penydarren Park for Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with AFC Totton.
Merthyr say they won’t touch upon the monetary incentives provided by the FAW till discussing the matter at a membership board assembly subsequent week.
