The FA is proposing an overhaul of the loan system that would limit loans between top-flight clubs to British and Irish players after Brexit.

The governing body views the UK’s departure from the EU on March 29 next year as a chance to increase the opportunities for native players within Premier League squads, whereas the clubs’ priority is to maintain access to as wide a range of talent as possible from abroad.

However, The Times claim Premier League clubs will be against the proposals, wanting a wider breadth of players to choose from.

FA chairman Greg Clarke has said he wants it to be tougher for English clubs to sign what he calls “journeyman” foreign players after Brexit, which would stop deals such as Kenedy and Islam Slimani moves from Newcastle United on loan from Chelsea and Leicester City respectively last season.

The definition of home-grown players is likely to change post-Brexit, unless the UK stays in the single market or European Economic Area.