CHELSEA are in talks with their players and staff over a possible 10 per cent pay cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The idea of a wage cut was initially rejected by Premier League players.
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Chelsea players could take a 10 per cent pay cut in order to help club save between £8million and £10m amid coronavirus pandemicCredit: Rex Features
However, according to the Daily Mail, discussions are being held to see if progress can be made.
It’s claimed Chelsea’s players are more open to deferring their wages, rather than cuts.
If the club were able to get the players to agree to a cut in their wages, it would save the club in the region of £8million and £10m.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard’s senior stars are reportedly coming round to the idea of taking a cut, if it means helping the club.
Captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been a real driving force when it comes to encouraging his team-mates to take a financial hit, sending a group message out suggesting they accept the 10 per cent pay cut deal.
It is a lower amount than first proposed, with a former amount of 30 per cent being brought to the table…which did not go down well among most footballers across Europe.
Football across England has been put on hold indefinitely, with initial suspension dates having been pushed back amid the coronavirus outbreak.
This summer’s Euro 2020 competition has been pushed back to 2021 – following a Uefa meeting in March.
It gives the chance for European club competitions and domestic leagues to be completed.
All other football in England has been postponed until at least April 30, but now the government has announced a further three weeks of lockdown, getting back to action anytime soon is looking increasingly difficult.
Top-flight clubs remain committed to completing all 92 outstanding fixtures this season, with a possible deadline date of 30 June to be debated.
The League was suspended as of 13 March when virus cases continued to peak in the country.
Sixteen of the 20 Premier League teams have nine games still to play, with four clubs still having 10 left.
Arsenal are set to be the first Premier League team to accept a pay cut after players were Champions League incentives.
The Gunners will take a 12.5 per cent cut which will be reimbursed to them if they qualify for next season’s Champion’s League.
Each player will also receive a £100,000 bonus for the same qualification.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
