Several Premier League clubs are reportedly in talks with US tech firm Respondology over a deal which would see their players hidden from social media abuse.
Players, manager and even officials in England's top-flight have been subject to significant online abuse this season, including racial insults and slurs.
Premier League clubs have appealed to social media giants such as Facebook and Twitter to do more to police online abuse, while British sides Birmingham City, Swansea and Rangers have done week-long social media blackouts in recent weeks in protest.
Six Premier League clubs are said to be in talks with American tech group Respondology over a comments moderation deal to protect players from abuse
And according to The Athletic, six Premier League sides are speaking to American company Respondology about a deal which would see social media posts moderated for players.