Reports in England claim that Chelsea are in talks with their players and staff over a possible 10 per cent pay cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The Mail claims the players are more open to deferring their wages, rather than cuts.

If the club were able to get the players to agree to a cut in their wages, it would save the club between £8million and £10m.

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard’s senior stars are reportedly coming around to the idea of taking a cut, if it means helping the club.

Captain Cesar Azpilicueta has been a real driving force when it comes to encouraging his team-mates to take a financial hit, sending a group message out suggesting they accept the 10 per cent pay cut deal.

It is a lower amount than first proposed, with a former amount of 30 per cent being brought to the table…which did not go down well among most footballers across Europe.