Key Leeds United figure says football community has come together to solve coronavirus dilemma

Professional football in the UK has been postponed until at least April 3, though many believe the suspension will be extended in the next few weeks.

The situation has left clubs and governing bodies in an unprecedented situation, with many concerned about safety and financial implications

“The footballing community is very tight and everyone is talking to each other at the moment,” Kinnear told Sky Sports News.

“I think this is a time when the footballing family has really come together to try and find a solution.

“We know that clubs are struggling and the financial impact is challenging, clubs are worried about their staff, they’re worried about their players and so we are working together with the EFL and the Premier League, with the FA, with UEFA, ultimately to try and find solutions which work across Europe.”

There has been lots of debate about how the season could end, with the Premier League and EFL set to discuss plans this week.

West Ham vice-chairperson Karren Brady made a controversial claim when she declared the 2019/20 campaign should be void.

Cancelling the season would of course benefit some teams over others, and Kinnear is hopeful clubs won’t solely act on their own interests.

"There is obviously a danger that self-interest will play a part but I have actually been refreshed by the fact that most of the football family are looking at safety and health and well-being first. That is the main priority," Kinnear added.

"I think if we focus on that, then try and maintain the integrity of the league by getting back to playing at some stage then that is probably the main priority."

Kinnear believes it would be the right thing to complete the season, even if that means a lengthy delay and late start to next campaign.

"From our perspective, we think it is vital that it is completed,” he said. “I think there is a growing sense across the football family that that is the right thing to do.”