FIFA has warned Dundee FC and Celtic it might have the final say on their plans to host a Scottish Premiership clash in the United States.

Dundee’s American owners Tim Keyes and John Nelms have raised the possibility of taking the Hoops Stateside.

Early talks with their Celtic counterparts have taken place, with both clubs keen to exploit the Parkhead side’s large US faithful by staging a match in either Boston or Philadelphia.

An official request has not yet been lodged but the Scottish Professional Football League was quick to warn that it would have to give the green light for any game to be played overseas.

And now FIFA has also confirmed it could yet step in to rule on the plans.

In a statement given to Press Association Sport, the world game’s governing body said: “In accordance with the FIFA Regulations Governing International Matches, any such match could only be played if approved by the member associations and confederations concerned.

“Further, according to art. 82.4 of the FIFA Statutes, FIFA may take in any case a final decision.

“For the time being we have not been contacted with regard to the specific proposal referred to and therefore we are not in a position to comment further.”

Dundee’s proposal is similar to the “Game 39” scheme discussed by English top-flight clubs in 2008 before it was ultimately dismissed after FIFA hinted it would not give the plan its backing.

Meanwhile, UEFA also warned both clubs they would face hurdles before they could start planning to cross the Atlantic.

A UEFA spokesperson said: “First and foremost this is a matter for the national associations concerned and for FIFA.

“But it must be remembered that the framework of the game worldwide is based on association football and the rules and boundaries which apply.”