Wednesday morning update on whether Sheffield Wednesday's clash with Nottingham Forest will be postponed after Premier League match called off

The EFL are understood to be in close contact with both clubs after it was confirmed that Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis had contracted coronavirus. He had reportedly been seen shaking hands with some of his players ahead of their defeat to Millwall on Friday.

Arsenal’s Premier League match against Manchester City this evening has been postponed after it was revealed Gunners players had gone into self-isolation after coming into contact with Marinakis after their match with Olympiakos – a club the Greek also owns – 13 days ago.

Sheffield Wednesday are also understood to have been in contact with Forest.

As of midday on Wednesday March 11, the game is still very much on, with Forest players and staff having tested negative for Coronavirus.

The EFL’s latest statement reads: “The EFL remains in close contact with Nottingham Forest after it was revealed owner Evangelos Marinakis had tested positive for COVID-19 (aka Coronavirus).

“The League is in dialogue to fully ascertain the set of circumstances that existed when Mr Marinakis visited the Club last week and in conjunction with the Club will make a determination on what measures are to be taken - if any - when full details are known.

“We understand the Club is taking the appropriate steps to mitigate risk in line with relevant guidance provided by the health authorities.

“The Government guidance remains unchanged on the position of EFL matches taking place as scheduled.”