The Premier League are prepared to extend the season to the end of August to ensure the disrupted campaign is completed.
Having initially wanted the season completed by the end of July, Sportsmail understands top-flight officials have now discussed putting back that date - with August 22 understood to have been earmarked.
Top-flight bosses want to insert delay buffers into Project Restart's schedule to ensure the season is completed in the event of complications.
There is an acknowledgement behind the scenes that plans to finish the season could be delayed by positive tests or other problems.