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Coronavirus: Premier League hold discussions over 30% player wage cuts & pledge funds to 'heroic' NHS

While no unanimous agreement has been reached over salary deferrals, positive talks have taken place amid the devastation of the Covid-19 outbreak

The Premier League has released a statement confirming that they clubs in England's top flight have unanimously agreed to consult with their players over a 30 per cent pay cut amid the coronavirus crisis.

There has also been confirmed that a financial contribution will be made the National Health Service, with £20 million being pledged to "the NHS, its staff and helping people in communities, not least those who are most vulnerable".

On the discussions with clubs over player wage deferrals, the statement read: "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 per cent of total annual remuneration.