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Leeds players defer proportion of wages as ownership issue remains unresolved
LEEDS UNITED players have agreed to defer a proportion of their wages this month as the issue surrounding the ownership of the club remains unresolved.
Massimo Cellino's takeover was blocked by the Football League after he failed to pass the rigorous owners' and directors' test.
The Italian is contesting that ruling and his case is likely to be heard within the next fortnight.
Professional Footballers' Association chairman Gordon Taylor confirmed the players had accepted the pay proposal.
In a statement, he said: "I've been in touch with the players and the club. The players and club have had a meeting.
The players are holding together and understanding of the situation
"A proportion of the players' wages has been paid via the prospective owner Massimo Cellino.
"The remaining wages will be made subject to Cellino's Football League appeal. There has been a compromise between the current owners and Cellino.
"The players are holding together and understanding of the situation."