THE PREMIER League’s “objective” remains to complete the 2019-20 campaign but a spokesperson admitted: “At this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of COVID-19 develops.”

All 20 clubs, including Cherries, were today represented as chiefs discussed the future of the remaining 92 fixtures left outstanding in the division.

The Premier League has been suspended since March 13 amid the global pandemic – Eddie Howe’s men are currently 18th in the table with nine games remaining to beat the drop.

The top-flight confirmed the shareholders’ meeting discussed “possible scheduling models” with the country set to be in lockdown amid the corovavirus for another three weeks.

A Premier League spokesperson said: "We are acutely aware of the distress COVID-19 is causing and our thoughts are with all those directly affected by the pandemic.

"In common with other businesses and industries, the Premier League and our clubs are working through complex planning scenarios.

“We are actively engaging with stakeholders, including broadcast partners, and our aim is to ensure we are in a position to resume playing when it is safe to do so and with the full support of the government.

"The health and wellbeing of players, coaches, managers, club staff and supporters are our priority and the League will only restart when medical guidance allows.

"Today's shareholders' meeting provided an opportunity to discuss possible scheduling models.

“It remains our objective to complete the 2019-20 season but at this stage all dates are tentative while the impact of COVID-19 develops.

"In response to the pandemic, the Premier League, our clubs and players have provided vital support for communities and the NHS and will continue to do so after matches recommence."

Finishing the Premier League season by June 30 in order to avoid player contract disputes was not raised in the conference call.

Premier League clubs continue to hold discussions with players over conditional wage deferrals and cuts.