Pep Guardiola has called for the number of teams in the Premier League to be reduced as fresh plans for a European Super League emerged earlier this week.
The proposals, which are being driven by Real Madrid and Manchester United among others, would see 15 founding clubs guaranteed participation and five other teams qualify on an annual basis.
A total of £4.6billion would be invested in the competition - with JP Morgan Chase believed to be willing to stump the cash - while clubs will receive up to £310m if they are accepted into the league.