Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair is being considered for the Premier League chairmanship.

The Daily Mail says Blair, who claims being a Newcastle fan, is the intriguing name that was mentioned as a possible next chairman of the Premier League during informal discussions at the last clubs' meeting.

Other names being floated for chairman or chief executive are former BT chief Gavin Patterson and Sky Sports boss Barney Francis.

But it is considered unlikely that the nominations panel, led by Chelsea's Bruce Buck, would want to risk alienating other rights holders.