One idea being discussed is a "Premier League 2" of 18 clubs that would try to ally with a new broadcast partner, the sources said. Under the current system, the bottom three teams from the first-level Premier League get relegated to Championship after each season, and three teams from that competition get promoted to Premier League. The group has discussed the idea with Richard Scudamore, the executive chairman of the Premier League, according to the people. The Premier League declined to comment. Shaun Harvey, CEO of the Football League, said he hadn’t been contacted by any club about a desire to leave the competition.

Source: Bangkok Post October 27, 2017 13:22 UTC