Premier League players are “mindful of their social responsibilities” and “prepared to step up to the mark” during the coronavirus pandemic, Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) chief executive, Gordon Taylor, said, as talks are on-going about a collective pay deal in response to criticize.
The Premier League proposed a 30% pay cut, but the PFA that it would harm the NHS (National Health Service).
“It is a question of asking players to be involved”, Taylor said.
Players in the Premier League are planning to start negotiations on a club–by-club basis over proposed wage cuts.
It comes after talks aimed at a collective pay deal in response to the Covid-19 crisis broke down without resolution over the weekend.
The row has escalated into one of the most serious disputes between players and clubs in the league’s history.
Recent headlines concerning Premier League players have put some international stars in the spotlight which has cast doubts over their future at club and international levels after flouting the lockdown steps set-out by the government.
Regular England full-back, Manchester City’s Kyle Walker faces never to play for his country again after manager, Gareth Southgate was said to be ‘livid’ after Walker ignored government rules and had a £2,000 sex party with prostitutes.
His club has opened an internal investigation and they said that they will fine him and take the relevant actions accordingly.
This follows Jack Grealish; the Aston Villa midfielder who had to make a grovelling apology after he broke the lockdown rules after the 24-year-old revealed that he left his home to visit a friend, despite being instructed to staying at home to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
He did say, however, accepting his club’s fine and disciplinary measures with the proceeds from the Villa captain going direct to the University Hospital Charity in Birmingham.
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