Liverpool are set to avoid a points deduction from the Premier League over their role in the European Super League breakaway plans.
However, the Reds, and the other five other English top-flight clubs who signed up for the new competition, are set to be fined substantially.
That is according to The Telegraph, who are reporting that fines will be significant, in order for them to have an effect and to make clear the seriousness with which the other 14 top flight shareholders and executives regard the plot.
The report also claims that there is no momentum behind a points deduction for the six clubs next season, but there is a determination to hit them financially and complete the process swiftly.
Liverpool confirmed last month that it was their intention to step away from the project, just days after revealing they were to be founding members of it.
In total, nine of the 12 founding members, including all six Premier League clubs, withdrew from the proposed tournament after the plan sparked a furious backlash.
Jurgen Klopp had already voiced his concerns on the matter ahead of his side’s clash at Leeds United, before Liverpool’s players issued a coordinated message just over 24 hours later to condemn the move.
The ECHO last month revealed that Liverpool are braced for a lengthy legal process as they attempt to extricate themselves from their Super League agreement.
And the report by The Telegraph goes on to claim that there has been no decision yet as to whether the fine will be payable immediately or will be deducted from future Premier League broadcast income.
The six clubs have broken rule L9 that requires shareholders to gain written approval from the Premier League to join any new competition.
And although there have been calls for a points deduction, those measures are extremely rare and are reserved for clubs who suffer insolvency.
As reported by the ECHO last month, the 'Big Six' representatives have been asked to stand down from Premier League working groups - or face the prospect of being voted out by the 14 other teams.
Among those who have been asked to leave their posts on the committees or risk being 'forcibly removed' is Liverpool chairman and right hand man to John Henry at Fenway Sports Group, Tom Werner, who sits on the Premier League's Club Broadcast Advisory Group.
Others to be asked to leave are Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck, who sits on the audit and remuneration committee, and Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham and Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano, who are members of the Club Strategic Advisory Group.
