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UEFA are reportedly considering another major change to the Champions League that could greatly impact a number of Premier League clubs.

There is already set to be a considerable alteration to the competition over the next few seasons. UEFA have announced that the total number of teams will increase from 32 to 36, with the traditional group-stage format being disbanded.

A single league stage including all teams will now take place, with clubs guaranteed to play 10 matches against different opponents. The top eight sides following the league stage will progress to the knockout rounds, with the following 16 sides set to compete in a two-legged play-off to secure their respective progressions.

On the changes set to be introduced ahead of the 2024/25 season, UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said: "This new format supports the status and future of the domestic game throughout Europe as well. It retains the principle that domestic performance should be the key to qualification and reconfirms the principles of solidarity right through the game and of open competition.

"This evolved format will still keep alive the dream of any team in Europe to participate in the UEFA Champions League thanks to results obtained on the pitch and it will enable long-term viability, prosperity, and growth for everyone in European football, not just a tiny, self-selected