Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has said it is unlikely that English clubs would benefit from allowing Celtic and Rangers into their domestic game.
Amid much talk of the Glasgow giants seeking to play at a higher level on a regular basis, suggestions were made that they could be incorporated into the Premiership.
But Scudamore's personal opinion is that the Old Firm would not be "cherry picked" from the Scottish League.
He also suggested that they would have to earn their place in the top 20 clubs in England should a reformation of Britain's football structure ever take place.
"We are so successful anyway that it would be arguable if it even made a marginal difference to the Premier League should Celtic and Rangers join," said Scudamore.
"It's not going to increase gate revenue when there are 18 other clubs with full houses most weeks.
"You have to say it's by far to the advantage of Celtic and Rangers, more than it is to the Premier League - which is why I can't think we will be racing to make it happen.
"I think it's unthinkable that the Premier League would countenance just parachuting two clubs into a competition, I couldn't see us just cherry picking Celtic and Rangers."
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