A number of Premier League clubs are growing increasingly frustrated by the competition’s US-based Summer Series – and may even call for it to be scrapped.
Mail Sport understands officials at some top-flight sides are angered at the fact that the tournament is having to be propped up by central funds and believe those who do not take part should not be handing money over to those who do.
It can also also be disclosed that the inaugural version two years ago recorded a net loss of £5.4m.
This year, Manchester United, Everton, West Ham United and Bournemouth have crossed the Atlantic to take part in the competition, which is aimed at growing the international market and giving the US audience the opportunity to watch English sides in the flesh.