Monza chief Adriano Galliani has discussed whether Serie A would be stronger with 18 teams.

Discussions are being held about reducing Serie A from 20 teams to 18.

“There have always been internal conflicts within the system, but now they have become more apparent because four 'big names', Milan, Inter, Juventus and Roma, thought that the format of Serie A could be changed from 20 to 18.

“And, at the majority of clubs, the belief was born that the (FIGC) President (Gabriele Gravina) agreed. I can't ask too many questions, I am the legal representative of a Serie A team and therefore I struggle to remain impartial," Galliani told the Culture and Education Committee at the Italian senate on Tuesday.

Recalling his time in charge of AC Milan, he said: “I would have attempted a less heavy-handed manoeuvre. I would have gone about it in a different way. You can go from 20 to 18 teams, but it would require a cut of the revenues for those who are relegated.

“At this point in time, there is an incredible gap opening up between the top teams, who have a turnover of 500 million, and the ones down the bottom have a turnover of around 50 million."