The Daily Mirror say that the squad agreed to give up part of their wages for the next year on the understanding that the employment of club staff would be protected. But as shown by Arsenal's statement, their hierarchy feel circumstances have changed despite a return to playing matches. How Arsenal stars have reacted to Gunners cutting 55 jobs after taking 12-month pay cutHow Arsenal stars have reacted to Gunners cutting 55 jobs after taking 12-month pay cutIt remains to be seen whether the players will look to intervene, given the wages expected to be saved - which will amount to around £3million if the members of staff are paid on average £50,000 a year - are a tiny fraction of the club's £240m wage bill, or whether the fierce backlash prompts a rethink from the club's hierarchy. "Our players, senior football staff and executive team have volunteered pay cuts, we have stopped pretty much all of our capital spending, and our discretionary operating expenditure has been strictly controlled. How Arsenal stars have reacted to Gunners cutting 55 jobs after taking 12-month pay cut

Source: Express August 06, 2020 04:30 UTC