The Premier League have released a statement regarding reports surrounding a potential radical shake-up of the top division.
The Telegraph broke the news late on Sunday morning that 'Project Big Picture' would be a wide-ranging plan launched in response to the cash crisis in English football.
The proposals could see huge changes such as reducing the Premier League to 18 teams, scrapping the League Cup and reshaping the playoffs.
Changes to the voting system have also reportedly been proposed, with the current 14-team majority system switched to one which prioritises the "big six" - along with Everton, West Ham and Southampton.
EFL chairman Rick Parry has conducted an interview putting forward his support of the plans. However, the Premier League have now released a statement expressing their disappointment at this.
The organisation claimed that they support a discussion over the future of the game, but also believe that a number of the rumoured plans would be damaging.
The statement reads: "We have seen media reports today regarding a plan to restructure football in this country.
"English football is the world’s most watched, and has a vibrant, dynamic and competitive league structure that drives interest around the globe. To maintain this position, it is important that we all work together.
"Both the Premier League and The FA support a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the game, including its competition structures, calendar and overall financing particularly in light of the effects of COVID-19.
"Football has many stakeholders, therefore this work should be carried out through the proper channels enabling all clubs and stakeholders the opportunity to contribute.
"In the Premier League’s view, a number of the individual proposals in the plan published today could have a damaging impact on the whole game and we are disappointed to see that Rick Parry, Chair of the EFL, has given his on-the-record support.
"The Premier League has been working in good faith with its clubs and the EFL to seek a resolution to the requirement for COVID-19 rescue funding. This work will continue."
