The Scottish Premier League is seriously considering a combined broadcasting tender from Sky and ESPN as it seeks to find a partner following Setanta's collapse, reports The Guardian.

Sky was installed as the favourite to replace Setanta as the SPL's main broadcaster after the latter company's demise last month.

ESPN swiftly emerged as the only legitimate competition as it seeks to create a European rights portfolio, but it now seems the pair could combine to launch a five-year package which would match Setanta's 60 live games per season.