The Premier League could introduce a winter break before 2022 after it emerged that they warned broadcasters about a potential change in schedule, BBC reported.
The Football Association has previously said a winter break is not feasible until the end of the current television deal in 2019.
Talks have been ongoing for several months, and are understood to have been constructive.
A January break has been under discussion which, if agreed, would not impact on the traditional festive football schedule.
The prospect of a winter break is referenced in the tender documents that have been sent to broadcasters. The next TV deal will cover 2019-2022.
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