Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has talked up the prospect of Premier League clubs registering B teams within the EFL.
The English football pyramid is facing significant financial harm as Covid restrictions show no sign of being lifted, with clubs frustrated at Government inaction.
Talks between the EFL and Premier League over a £250million bailout continue, with that package likely to include conditions. Some clubs fear an inability to trade beyond this month should a package fail to be agreed.
Soriano moved to discuss the implementation of top-flight B teams in the wake of those discussions, which will prompt concern among league clubs.