Watford are close to agreeing a 30 per cent wage deferral with their players after initially proposing a 35 per cent reduction.
Around 90 per cent of the Hornets squad are understood to have agreed the deferral with a final decision expected in the coming days.
Sportsmail understands Watford originally raised the prospect of players accepting a 35 per cent reduction, though this was before the Premier League released guidelines for clubs to consider a maximum of 30 per cent.
The majority of Watford players are close to agreeing a 30 per cent wage deferral
The 35 per cent offer was quickly dismissed by players, who are now set to agree a 30 per cent deferral, meaning they will eventually get their money back.