The change will come into effect ahead of the forthcoming season.
Another day, another transfer target for Manchester United. This time their attentions have switched to PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo, after they withdrew from a deal for Marko Arnautovic.
Fifa is poised to ratify an unprecedented change to the World Cup schedule less than three months before the tournament is due to start, with hosts Qatar having decided they want their national team to play the traditional opening fixture on November 20 rather than the following day as previously agreed.