The Premier League and the Big Six were edging closer to an agreement over a punishment for the group's attempts to join a breakaway European Super League on Tuesday night following what has been a 'fraught process'. Sportsmail understands that a fine is likely but that there have been occasionally heated discussions over the final figure, which will be millions, and where the money should go. Sources have disclosed that the six — Manchester City, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham — wanted a penalty similar to that handed down by UEFA last month. The Big Six and the Premier League are close to a deal over their Super League punishmentManchester United and Liverpool were both heavily involved in the Super League's launchThat saw each fined around £1.5million, with the money going to children's and grassroots football across Europe. 'The six want the UEFA-style punishment and at times it has been a fraught process which has been in danger of collapse.

Source: Daily Mail June 08, 2021 21:30 UTC