Chief executives of the Premier League will discuss the possibility of asking players to take pay deferrals.

The Premier League will likely remain suspended beyond the provisional date of April 30 and could need players to temporarily reduce player salaries to avoid financial difficulties. Clubs have missed out on gate money and broadcasting revenue.

The vast majority of clubs are well-insulated against the financial difficulties faced by teams in the lower leagues.

Many clubs, including Manchester United, Arsenal and Crystal Palace, have confirmed that they will continue to pay all match-day and non match-day staff over the coming weeks.