Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan has backed the concept of a cross-border league with English clubs.
Regan is eyeing the idea of a competition involving teams from both England and Scotland, and possibly other northern European leagues, insisting it would add to the excitement of the Champions League.
He suggests that, with some clubs knocked out of Europe before Christmas, another tournament could fill the calendar and potentially provide a route back into continental competition — adding that Scottish clubs cannot compete in the Champions League's current set-up.
"There is a recognition that we have to change," Regan told The Guardian.