Premier League clubs are facing a further potential financial headache with many having taken out bridging loans on the basis of receiving all of their TV money.
While the Premier League are determined to finish the season, concerns remain about the prospect of the campaign being cut short due to the coronavirus and clubs having to repay up to £762million of broadcast rights money for matches that do not get played.
Having previously suggested return dates after April 4 and then April 30, the Premier League acknowledged on Friday that football will not resume at the beginning of May and will only do so when it is deemed ‘safe and appropriate.