The Premier League is not currently discussing plans to follow the NFL and NBA into staging regular season games overseas as chief Richard Masters insisted 'it is not the right time'.
Proposals to play one international round of Premier League fixtures in addition to the 38 regular games - dubbed the 39th step - were mooted in 2008 but quickly shut down.
The plans were met with strong opposition from fans and figures within the game, including former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Premier League chief Richard Masters has insisted the top-flight will not host games abroad
The Scot, who led the Red Devils to 13 top-flight titles, slammed club owners for failing to consult with managers on the matter, while FIFA and UEFA also dismissed the idea.