A 25 per cent player wage deferral for April has been agreed between the EFL and Professional Footballers’ Association to deal with the immediate payroll issue in League One and Two.

That is the maximum limit to be shelved as clubs in need try to combat the financial repercussions of Covid-19 crisis, but footballers who earn less than £2,500 per month will still be paid in full.

The accord also stipulates that the 25 per cent reduction cannot take any player below £2,500 and the proposal has been stressed as a recommendation rather than a directive.

These discussions were held over the Easter weekend, during which the teams in League One and League Two decided a collective approach would be helpful.

A joint-statement from the EFL and PFA revealed that a working group of six club captains or player delegates would engage in dialogue over wages beyond April.

They will be supported by a representative nominated by the PFA and while it will not serve as a formal negotiating body, it will help to ensure that footballers are fully informed as they continue to hold discussions with individual clubs over how to progress in the medium to long term.

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