The Premier League's Big Six saw talks with potential sponsors brought to a halt amid confusion over involvement in a controversial European Super League, according to a new report.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham announced on Sunday that they were committed to a 15-team European Super League with the backing of investment company JP Morgan to the tune of more than £3billion.
But the Manchester Evening News has now detailed that mounting pressure from supporters saw potential sponsors pull out of talks over deals because they did not want to be associated with the breakaway.