Footballers from amber list countries have been exempted from quarantine rules in a controversial move aimed at allowing Premier League clubs to play friendlies against sides from abroad.
Sportsmail can reveal that legislation has been passed which will open the door for overseas teams to head to these shores without the requirement for 10-day self-isolation faced by the public.
The top flight has been in discussions with the Football Association and Department for Culture, Media and Sport, with clubs desperate to take on sides from overseas as part of their pre-season preparations.
Footballers from amber list countries have been exempted from UK government quarantine rules
The top-flight has been in discussions with the Football Association and Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Currently, members of the public heading to the UK from an amber list country have to quarantine for 10 days and take two Covid tests.