The Premier League was suspended in mid-March and had been postponed until April 30 at the earliest due to the coronavirus outbreak.
It is understood, Friday’s meeting will discuss the idea of completing the season by June 30, with many player contracts expiring on that date, despite UEFA’s efforts to run seasons into July or August, having postponed the 2020 European Championships.
There are numerous reports that a growing number of clubs will not accept the season finishing any later than June 30, even if that appears increasingly impossible with the United Kingdom still in lockdown.
Most clubs still have nine fixtures to play in the 2019-20 season, except four clubs, Manchester City, Sheffield United, Arsenal and Aston Villa, who have 10 to go.
Clubs will also discuss how to manage relegation and promotion if the season cannot be completed, with those currently occupying the bottom three spots, Norwich City, Aston Villa and Bournemouth, strongly vocal on the matter.
In Germany’s Bundesliga, clubs have returned to training, with squads split into smaller groups to minimise any potential spread of COVID-19, offering a prototype for England to follow.
Any major decisions will require a majority 14-club vote to be approved, although nothing significant is expected to materialise just yet, rather than planning ahead on a scenario basis.
Premier League clubs are believed to be eager for more clarity, as they look to plan for next season. Competition officials are desperate for all clubs to present a united front.