London Mayor Sadiq Khan has thrown his support behind controversial proposals to stage Premier League matches in the United States.
American TV executives are driving the push, with Liverpool's chairman Tom Werner eager to swap an Anfield home game for a New York showdown.
Mr Khan, who has helped bring American sports to London during his tenure, believes US fans should have the opportunity to watch competitive Premier League fixtures.
He suggested each top-flight club could forfeit one or two home games per season, a proposal likely to face strong opposition from supporters.
Speaking on The Sports Agents podcast, Mr Khan said: "Liverpool, the club I support as Mayor of London, are currently on tour in America. They have big fans in America. Why can't those fans see a competitive game?"
He added: "There are lots of obstacles, but I think that's the way it's going. It's very important to take the fans with you. We don't want fans missing out on more than one or two games a season in their home stadium."
The Premier League maintains it has no plans to relocate matches, but the decision ultimately rests with the clubs.
Opinions are divided, with Bournemouth's American owner Bill Foley opposing the idea, while Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly more receptive.
La Liga is exploring staging US matches in the 2025/26 season, and the Premier League may be keen to follow suit given its lucrative overseas television rights.
Mr Khan emphasised the importance of player welfare if matches are moved.
He added: "One of the things we learnt from American football is that often when the players go back, the next game is an issue due to time zones and diet."
