According to reports the Football League is set to present an alternative proposal to Greg Dyke’s controversial League Three plan that would have seen a new tier of the Football League created for Premier League teams to field a version of their Under 21s.
The new proposals would incorporate so-called 'Premier League B' teams into an expanded Johnstone’s Paint Trophy which would include a group stage.
Following Greg Dyke's proposals, which were revealed last year, many Football League clubs and their supporters were unimpressed and threw their support behind the “Say No To League Three” campaign, which included the creation of several petitions.
The Football League are said to understand and agree with the Football Association's desire to improve the pathway for English footballers to reach the top level of the game, but will not support any measures which they consider damaging to the current structure.
Speaking to telegraph.co.uk, Football League Chief-Executive Shaun Harvey said; “At their summer meeting, clubs will discuss the Football League’s contribution to the England team and how we can enhance our already extensive contribution to the development of young players.
“While the session was planned well before the findings of the FA chairman’s England Commission were made public, it does now give clubs the opportunity to have their say on these matters.
“It remains our view that while the objectives of the commission are laudable, the burden it places on our clubs should not be disproportionate or unreasonable.
"With this in mind, clubs will consider the merits or otherwise of inviting a number of B teams to participate in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy as a means for improving elite player development while also improving the finances of League One and League Two clubs.”