Board members at all 20 Premier League clubs are meeting in London on Wednesday for a summit described as the most significant since the competition was created in 1992.
The results of discussions could prove key in defining the shape of English football for years to come, with the top six clubs - Manchester United, City, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool - set to ask for a larger proportion of the international television deal.
There is widespread criticism of their demands, with former United defender Gary Neville calling the proposal a huge mistake, but it still may succeed despite opposition.