WASHINGTON — Football fans who rely on YouTube TV to watch NFL games may need to search for an alternative soon.

In a statement released by YouTube on Sunday, the streaming service says that it is currently in a negotiations dispute with Fox, right as the NFL and college football seasons are about to kick off.

“Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive,” the statement said. “Our priority is to reach a deal that reflects the value of their content and is fair for both sides without passing on additional costs to our subscribers.”

YouTube TV said if it is unable to reach an agreement with Fox by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 27, a little over a week before the official start of the NFL season, Fox channels, including Fox S

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