Premier League clubs will push for crisis talks with Sky and BT Sport in the hope of avoiding a £750m bill. They are still very much hoping to conclude the season and play their remaining fixtures to avoid having to pay back a huge chunk in broadcasting rights.
But talks among the clubs have already taken place about trying to reach agreement with the TV companies to try and work out a compromise if they have to curtail the season.
That would be the worst case scenario discussed at Friday’s Premier League meeting as it is understood that voiding the season completely is firmly off the table but the TV cash is the biggest worry of all.