A RETURN to the Premier League season in around six weeks time is looking more likely after fresh talks among football chiefs this afternoon.

Saints and their 19 top flight counterparts have 92 games remaining in the 2019/20 season, which was cut abruptly short as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.

Games would be played at neutral venues with players tested twice a week for coronavirus as part of stringent health checks.

After nearly four hours, the latest video conference of the 20 clubs ended with a resolution to complete the season from June 12 onwards, should Government restrictions allow it.

Top-flight sides were briefed on the league’s ‘Project Restart’ plans, with the professional game in England having been suspended since March 13.

The league stressed that any return to training and match action would only happen if the Government gave the go-ahead.

A statement read: “The league and clubs are considering the first tentative moves forward and will only return to training and playing with Government guidance, under expert medical advice and after consultation with players and managers."

Another video conference is planned for next Friday.