London: A number of foreign owners want to scrap relegation from and promotion to the Premier League, League Managers Association chief Richard Bevan has revealed.
Such a change would require a majority vote among the Premier League clubs in order to be implemented, but Bevan fears it may yet happen if more foreign takeovers of top-flight clubs are sanctioned.
However, he remains hopeful that the recent Government-led inquiry into football governance, which recommended a new licensing system for clubs, can help nip the proposal in the bud before it gains any more traction.
"We're very keen that the report is successful in helping the Football Association introduce a licensing programme for clubs," he said, speaking at the Professional Players Federation conference in London.
"Because there are a number of overseas-owned clubs already talking about bringing about the avoidance of promotion and relegation in the Premier League.
"If we have four or five more new owners, that could happen."
Many foreign owners are keen to avoid the financial pitfalls of relegation from the Premier League, but it is widely believed such a change would only serve to remove much of the purpose of competition.
The change would also be disastrous for the Football League, whose clubs are primarily driven by the desire to reap the financial rewards of reaching the top flight.
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