Premier League executive chairman Richard Scudamore is in serious danger of upsetting both sides of the top flight's £1billion conflict.
His proposal would see 35 per cent of the overseas TV money from the next three-year contract being allocated by league position, rather than being shared equally among the 20 clubs.
Scudamore needs to persuade another five clubs to switch their support in time for the expected vote at the PL summit next Wednesday. Currently his proposal is backed by the big six plus Leicester, West Ham and Everton.
A 14-6 majority is necessary for a rules change, but most of the 11 opponents are entrenched in their position.