Premier League clubs warn players they face permanent cuts if Project Restart crumbles

coronavirus death count in UK has crossed 33,000 mark in recent weeks with more than 233,000 citizens infected. Despite apparent risks, British government is pushing for a Premier League return to take place sometime in June. Majority of England's top-flight clubs such as Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool have returned to training at ir private facilities. However, re is confirmation that a Premier League return will actually go through with rumoured 'Project Restart' attracting mixed reactions from club owners and PL officials.

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Premier League clubs warn players about permanent cuts if Project Restart fails

Reports in British media state that club officials have bluntly told players that re could be massive financial consequences if Project Restart fails to move forward in next couple of weeks. Top-flight teams have reportedly told ir players that should Project Restart fail, n those out of contracts will be offered new ones with weekly ws much lower than what y currently earn. Reports furr add that Premier League clubs are looking to do away with long-term contracts and employ players on rolling contracts in order to sustain mselves during ongoing coronavirus crisis.

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Premier League officials are working round clock in order to draw up a contingency plan that will help Project Restart go through in next couple of weeks. government is reportedly ready to support top-flight clubs and is pushing for league to return despite some hesitation from players mselves. likes of Aston Villa, Brighton and rwich have publicly stated ir opinion against a potential Premier League return. Earlier this week, Watford striker Troy Deeney blasted Project Restart and claimed that Premier League return date should t be set in stone considering scale of pandemic. 

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