Premier League footballers are set to start negotiations over proposed wage cuts on a club-by-club basis, after talks aimed at a collective pay deal in response to the coronavirus crisis broke down.
The Premier League proposed top-flight players in England took a 30% pay cut.
Players’ union, the Professional Footballers’ Association, said such a move would lead to a loss of over £200m in tax contributions to the UK government and would be “detrimental” to the NHS.
After rejecting a league-wide proposal, the players are now expected to ask their own club to explain more about its financial position before accepting any cuts or deferrals.
Several clubs, including Liverpool and Tottenham, have faced criticism for furloughing non-playing staff.
BBC
