April 14 – The English Football League (EFL) has agreed a “compromise proposal” with the union representing the country’s professional players, allowing clubs to defer 25% of their wages for April.
In a joint statement following talks that began over the weekend, the two bodies said: “A compromise proposal has been agreed between the EFL and the PFA for those clubs engaged in deferral negotiations with their players, meaning that, up to a maximum of 25% of players’ wages for April may be conditionally deferred…
“This is a recommendation and not a directive as there are clubs who have stated no requirement to take immediate action at this time.”
The move is designed to provide immediate financial relief for clubs struggling due to the Covid-19 shutdown, effectively meaning teams in the Championship, League One and League Two can issue pay-cuts of up to 25 per cent for April.
Any players earning less than £2,500 per month will continue to be paid in full, however, while the 25% reduction must not take any players’ monthly earnings below that mark.
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