Aug 1 (Reuters) - The NFL and Disney's ( DIS ) ESPN ( DIS ) have

reached a deal, potentially worth billions, placing many of the

league's media holdings with the sports network in exchange for

equity in ESPN ( DIS ), the Athletic reported on Friday.

ESPN ( DIS ) is expected to have access to RedZone, NFL Network,

seven more regular-season games and the NFL's fantasy football

business, the report said, citing sources briefed on the

agreement.

There is also a possibility of integrating special features,

including betting, and potentially more assets too.

The four-year on-and-off discussions have led to what is

said to be a complicated agreement, the Athletic report said. An

official announcement is expected next week.

Disney ( DIS ) is set to report results on Wednesday.

ESPN ( DIS ) declined to comment while the NFL did not immediately

respond when contacted by Reuters.

The news of the deal comes as Disney ( DIS ) is set to launch its

new streaming service, named ESPN ( DIS ), this fall, providing access

to ESPN ( DIS ) networks, including professional and college football

and basketball games.

The new service will cost $29.99 per month and is part of

the media company's effort to tap sports fans who have never

subscribed to traditional television.