Premier League clubs are preparing for a summer of staycations — with some exploring training-ground swaps with outfits north of the border.
Thanks to travel restrictions triggered by the Covid pandemic, the traditional money-spinning trips to far-flung corners of the globe are off limits for the second year in a row.
Many managers are keen, however, to schedule trips away as they believe they are valuable team-building exercises.
Sportsmail understands that the race is now on to secure the most sought-after places closer to home. Two top-flight sides are set to head to St Andrews, and Chelsea are close to finalising a trip to Dublin.