Premier League clubs are due to speak to the Professional Footballers' Association today over proposals that would see top-flight players take a 30% pay cut to assist with the payment of non-playing staff during the coronavirus pandemic.
Stars and clubs have come under fire after some furloughed non-playing staff without looking at players' wages during the Covid-19 crisis.
Following a meeting of Premier League shareholders on Friday, it was confirmed talks will be held with a view to wage cuts.
"In the face of substantial and continuing losses for the 2019-20 season since the suspension of matches began, and to protect employment throughout the professional game, Premier League clubs unanimously agreed to consult their players regarding a combination of conditional reductions and deferrals amounting to 30% of total annual remuneration," a statement from the Premier League read.
"This guidance will be kept under constant review as circumstances change. The league will be in regular contact with the PFA and the union will join a meeting which will be held between the league, players and club representatives."
It was also acknowledged that the season could not begin in May, with the restart date to be kept under constant review.
The league also confirmed an immediate advance of £125m to the EFL and the National League, while a further £20m will be committed to the NHS and others left vulnerable by the pandemic.
