The EFL and PFA have proposed a player wage deferral of up to 25 per cent for April.
The plan aims to help league clubs deal with the financial implications of the coronavirus.
League One and Two clubs can defer up a quarter of a player’s wages with Championship clubs negotiating individually.
25% Wage Deferral
The proposal would ensure any player earning less than £2,500 per month would still be paid in full.
Any player with their wage deferred will not earn less than £2,500 per month.
In a joint statement, the English Football League and Professional Footballers’ Association stated that this decision was “a recommendation and not a directive.
“There are clubs who have stated no requirement to take immediate action at this time.
Clubs may also be able to agree on further conditions with players at a local level.
EFL & PFA Working Group
The EFL and PFA have also decided to “form a working group of six Club captains/PFA delegates from League One and Two, supported by a representative nominated by the PFA, to engage in dialogue in respect of players’ wages.
“While the working group will not be a formal negotiating body, it will help to ensure that players are fully informed as they continue to hold discussions with individual Clubs.”
It will help create a clearer dialogue for player concerns to be heard and financial challenges explained.
The working group will ” focus not just on the short term (May and June) but will address the medium-term position from the start of July onwards and into next season.”
Championships to Decide for Themselves
Championship clubs have agreed to negotiate wage deferrals with players on a local level.
The statement confirmed some Championship Clubs “have concluded agreements with players and others will be holding discussions this week.”
EFL clubs won’t resume any activity, including training, until at least 16 May.
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