Downing Street condemns ‘backroom dealing’ behind Project Big Picture

Liverpool and Manchester United are heavily involved in the plans for the Premier League's future

Liverpool and Manchester United are involved in the Project Big Picture proposals (Martin Rickett/PA)

Downing Street has condemned the “backroom dealing” behind revolutionary Project Big Picture plans.

Liverpool and Manchester United are heavily involved in the plans alongside EFL chairman Rick Parry and, if adopted, they would represent the most significant changes to English football in a generation.