The Premier League has written to its clubs to tell them to consider recalling their players from abroad, with a view to returning to training next month.
In what may set off a race against time, top flight sides have been told that it may be in their interests to bring back those who left these shores following the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.
The message landed earlier on Tuesday, with clubs up and down the country now examining next steps.
Premier League has written to its clubs to tell them to consider recalling players from abroad
On Monday, Sportsmail revealed that clubs had already warned their players that they must be ready to train at 48 hours' notice amid the government considering plans to quarantine all arrivals to the UK for up to 14 days.