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Premier League chiefs are in discussion about playing more 'meaningful' matches abroad as part of a top-flight pre-season competition.
Clubs met last week and one of the issues up for discussion was how to extend the reach of the Premier League and attract more overseas fans.
The discussion is part of a strategic review, which includes using pre-season summer games to whet the appetite of new audiences.
Currently, clubs choose to play in different competitions or countries during pre-season. One option, Sportsmail understands, could be to offer a Premier League pre-season competition, although the conversation is at an early stage.
No plan is in place and clubs have been asked for initial feedback on how to grow the Premier League's market.
Premier League chiefs have reportedly met to discuss playing pre-season matches abroad
Shareholders are understood to be keen to showcase the competition to new foreign markets
According to the Athletic, the league's shareholders met at the plush Landmark Hotel in Marylebone, London last week, and considered how they could target new fans in the US, Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.
A slightly bigger pre-season tournament in America may be a first step.
