MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) - Premier League clubs are meeting on Monday to discuss their plans to restart the current season, after the stoppage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as they await detailed policy instructions from the UK government.
A series of meetings are scheduled for this week, including with the government, who are expected on Tuesday to publish a paper on plans and guidelines for elite sport.
The clubs may, however, take a decision on Monday over the issue of player contracts, which could be a complicating factor given some players, reported to be around 160, are due to run out of contract at the end of June. Relegation carries significant financial impact for clubs and some have called for no teams to be demoted this season.
Authorities believe that playing at neutral grounds will reduce the risk of fans gathering outside and putting pressure on security staff.
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