Manchester United and Liverpool are rethinking their snub of the Checkatrade Trophy.

The Mirror says both have held talks with the EFL over ending their Checkatrade Trophy abstinence.

With Arsenal involved in the competition for the first time this season, the duo are for only members of the Premier League's 'big six' not to be involved in the competition.

The competition has invited Under-21 teams from 16 clubs with Category One academies to take part in the competition this term.

Clubs from League One and Two are now preparing to extend the current format for three more years.