David Moyes supports the transformation of the Premier League into a two-tier structure and thinks the introduction of Celtic and Rangers would lead to increases in attendances and television revenue.

The Everton manager, a Scot who began his playing career at Celtic, believes the pulling power of the Old Firm would be of great benefit to the English game.

“Both Celtic and Rangers have as big a support as any team in England. From that point of view, it would help the game in England if we needed a boost in revenue,” he said.

Phil Gartside, the Bolton Wanderers chairman, made the proposal last year and Premier League clubs will debate it at a meeting next Thursday.

It is thought that the plans are for a Premier League One and Two, possibly with 18 teams in each division, including the two Glasgow clubs. This outline sits well with Moyes.

“I’d like to see a two-tier Premier League because I am Scotsman; it would be great for everybody to see Celtic and Rangers initially in a Premier League Two,” he said. “I’m sure they would very quickly move into Premier League One.

"I feel it would be of great benefit for everybody. TV would be interested, the media would be interested and, undoubtedly, the support and crowds would increase at every ground in the country.”