A number of Premier League clubs have opened the door to increasing solidarity payments for the lower leagues in the wake of League One Bury's collapse.

Top-tier teams including Manchester United are understood to be supportive of a review of the current support package after it was reduced for the first time this season.

Currently, £675,000 is handed out by England's top tier to League One clubs, down from £690,000, and £450,000 to League Two clubs, down from £460,000.

The 72 EFL clubs - now down to 71 after Bury's termination - are getting two per cent less every year because Premier League's domestic TV rights fell by 7.5 per cent for the 2019-2022 period from £5.4 billion to £5 billion.

However, the demise of Bury this week, and protracted takeover of Bolton Wanderers, has prompted some of Europe's biggest clubs to consider a rethink.

There is an acceptance among certain officials that the revenues around the Premier League should be enough to ensure the safety of those at the other end of the spectrum.