It is reported that Jeremy Clarkson, his former Top Gear colleagues James May and Richard Hammond and executive producer Andy Wilman could agree a deal in the US so that they can circumvent the "no-compete" clause in their old BBC contracts.
The Daily Mirror says the quartet cannot produce a motoring show for any UK television rival of the BBC's until 2017, but that making a show for a foreign production company or streaming platform and then licensing it to ITV is an option.
A source told the paper: "It has been a battle with all the legal complications, but after some solid advice Jeremy believes they'll successfully get around the issues, despite the BBC making desperate efforts to stop them."
The source added: "There are a few options on the table, including a split deal with Netflix, which should allow the guys to get back to doing what they do best and make great television."
