Premier League clubs are already preparing for playing the entirety of next season behind closed doors.
While discussions remain focused on safeguarding the health of players and staff should the current campaign resume this summer, some clubs are starting to assess the implications of fixtures without supporters for the next 12 months.
One top-flight executive has told Sportsmail that they cannot see fans being allowed into stadiums until there is a vaccine available for Covid-19.
Fearing that the production and subsequent availability of a vaccine could stretch well into 2021, clubs are being forced to consider how budgets would look were they to allow for the loss of ticket sales and matchday income for an entire year.