They will meet at Soho Square today to finalise their position if Liverpool are crowned European champions, but things are not looking good after UEFA hinted that the rules should not be changed mid-season.
"You cannot change the rule at this late stage of the season," said Uefa spokesman William Gaillard.
"For future seasons, say from 2006-2007, the executive committee may look to change the rule. But for next season the rule stays at it is.
"The English Premiership has four places and it would be unfair to tell another national association that they have lost one of theirs."