No deal yet over wage cuts for Premier League players

By: Reuters | Published: April 2, 2020 2:57:30 pm

Representational image. (Source: Reuters) Talks between the Premier League and the PFA players union over potential wage cuts or deferrals, due to the coronavirus stoppage, failed to reach an agreement on Wednesday, the organisations said in a joint statement.

Tottenham Hotspur’s decision to impose a 20% wage reduction on 550 non-playing staff and moves by Newcastle United and Norwich City to use the UK government’s furlough scheme – meaning public money would be used to pay their employees – has prompted some sharp criticism.

“No decisions were taken today, with discussions set to continue in the next 48 hours with a focus on several high-profile matters, including player wages and the resumption of the 2019/20 season,” the organisations said in their statement.