The Premier League's players remain adamant they will not be forced into taking pay cuts by their clubs following fresh talks this week.
But they are willing to discuss deferrals on the condition that they are guaranteed to get their money back.
Top-flight players are in no mood to back down and accept salary reductions due to coronavirus leaving their clubs facing frustration.
Following Saturday’s meeting to discuss the league’s 30 per cent wage cut proposal which ended in stalemate, conversations have continued among players to finalise their stance on the issue.