BROADCASTERS Sky Sports and TNT Sports are hoping to make a series of changes to their in-game coverage of the Premier League.
TNT Sports, formerly BT Sport, introduced some unique features ahead of Arsenal's clash with Nottingham Forest last month.
In one instance, presenter Jules Breach and Ally McCoist spoke to Gunners captain Martin Odegaard at the entrance to the Emirates Stadium.
Breach also completed a link in the tunnel at half time while the players returned to the pitch.
The changes proved to be a roaring success among fans, so both TNT Sports and Sky Sports are now keen to implement new features to enhance the in-game experience for fans.
According to The Daily Mail, in-game interviews and cameras in the dressing rooms could become the norm.
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Broadcasters want to be able to speak to players just moments after they are substituted during a match.
The prospect reportedly received a 'lukewarm response' when it was relayed to clubs last week.
International partners have told Premier League executives that they want them to improve access while matches are taking place, which has prompted the proposals for change.
In a recent off-pitch change, PGMOL chief Howard Webb has started to release VAR audio as a way of explaining why some decisions were made during games.
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His most recent broadcast was aired last week, when he justified some decisions made during Arsenal's clash with Manchester United.
Webb also spoke about about the decision by Simon Hooper to not award a penalty for Andre Onana's clumsy collision with Sasa Kalajdzic.
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