Time running out before April salaries become dueSunderland and Crewe furlough playing staffFootball League clubs face a race to agree a deal on player wages and avert a cash crisis before April’s salaries are due next week.
Talks are continuing between the EFL, clubs and the Professional Footballers’ Association on how best to stem the financial losses brought about by the coronavirus crisis. Time is running out, however, with many clubs, particularly in Leagues One and Two, set to face severe problems without an agreement on player pay.