The Premier League have shortlisted a company being investigated by the Gambling Commission as a potential partner as they prepare to launch a range of digital collectibles with a deal worth over £400million to clubs.
Sportsmail has learned that France-based Sorare are one of four companies in the running for the Premier League’s first NFT (non-fungible token) licence, with the bids offering returns of between £220m and £434m over four years.
NFTs are tradeable digital products bought online. Last year, a unique virtual trading card of Cristiano Ronaldo became the most expensive when it sold at auction for £300,000.