Clubs in the Scottish Premiership are preparing to vote on VAR's introduction to the game after World Cup 2022.
A meeting was attended by top-flight sides earlier this month on the technology's introduction to Scottish football. The proposal was met with a 'positive' reaction.
The Daily Mail reports the plans will be given a final verdict before the end of February, which if the vote is in favour of VAR, will see the green light given for introduction after next year's major tournament in Qatar.
Lower league clubs have been assured the estimated £60,000 yearly cost will be covered by Premiership clubs.
VAR's potential next step forward comes after a midweek card filled with refereeing talking points.
Motherwell manager Graham Alexander was booked by referee Bobby Madden in Wednesday's 2-2 draw with St Mirren after a Buddies penalty was given.
'Well goalkeeper Liam Kelly saved Eamonn Brophy's attempt but was called back to retake the penalty by Madden, on advice from his assistant referee, which has sparked controversy.
John Beaton was also under the spotlight after a decisions given against Aberdeen in their 2-2 draw with Rangers.
Alexander has repeatedly called for VAR's introduction to Scottish football: “I was a sceptic about it when it was first talked about and when I saw the first year of it I didn’t really see its value.
"But since then, watching how it’s worked, it has cleared up some big decisions and helped the officials. But I think they should be part of the conversation as well because it’s their jobs.”
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