Top clubs from around the world are to be forced into the choice of whether to opt into a new World Super League, which is set to take formation following the conclusion of the current television deal.
"?Reported by the Mirror, a host of European clubs are set to be driving the talks over a new league that could see midweek trips to China, be in place within the next five years.
Bayern Munich, Juventus and Real Madrid are the three outfits heavily linked with the concept, whilst looking to involve clubs from across the continents in a hybrid division that the Premier League elite are well aware of.
Manchester United boast a worldwide brand as one of the most recognised club's in world football, whilst neighbours City's Chinese backing could push them to support the new line-up that could come into effect in 2021.
A breakaway from tradition, it will involve the world's wealthiest clubs in a move that could spell the end for the smaller clubs and divisions in Europe, making the gap between the elite 'beyond repair'.
That is the prediction of Jacco Swart, director of the European Professional Football Leagues who said "We will see a worldwide football competition in a few years. That is a development which nobody can stop anymore. It will be an exclusive party for the happy few "? for the biggest football brands in the world."?
With the increasing prosperity of the Premier League following the recent television deal, giants from Italy, Germany and Spain are pushing for a richer league that will nullify the growing presence in England.
"This new Super League will be driven by TV markets, huge sponsors, branding and marketing all over the world. And not by real football factors," insisted Swart.
Whilst the league is touted to follow a similar format to that of Europe's elite competition, the Champions League clubs will be forced to choose between long haul travel or to stick with the current format.
Teams Who Could Feature in the World Super League
Brazil: Corinthians
China: Guangzhou Evergrande, Shanghai SIPG
England: Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United
France: Paris Saint-Germain, Lyon
Germany: Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund
Italy: AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus
South Africa: SuperSport United
Spain: Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Real Madrid
USA: LA Galaxy, New York City