Players' union bosses have raised “grave concerns” over salary caps in the EFL.
League One and Two clubs will vote on Friday over imposing £2.5m-a-year and £1.5m-a-year limits on player wages.
EFL bosses are keen to push it through to guard against irresponsible spending in the future after the financial impact brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
But the Professional Footballers’ Association has written to the EFL and also outlined their concerns in a report that it is being rushed through without proper consulation.
The PFA said: “The EFL has a legal obligation to consult with the PFA and the Professional Football Negotiating and Consultative Committee (PFNCC), over any potential changes to a player’s conditions.
“This consultation has not happened, and as such, we are gravely concerned that any cap brought in will be unlawful and unenforceable, which will ultimately be detrimental to everyone involved.”
Mirror Football has also been told by some clubs that there is annoyance that Burton chief executive Jez Moxey, who is on the EFL board, has been canvassing for votes to make sure it goes through.
Burton had one of the smallest budgets in the Championship, will not be the biggest spenders in League One but the EFL do not see it as a conflict of interest and that he is acting on behalf of the board.
Meanwhile Premier League clubs are willing to offer a “significant” financial package to ease the financial crisis in the EFL.
Mirror Football revealed the Premier League is now talking about a multi-million pound bail out for troubled clubs, particularly those struggling in League One and Two.
The Premier League has already advanced £125million to the EFL and National League during the coronavirus pandemic to ease the financial nightmare facing clubs.
This new cash boost will be in addition to the £125m and, even though it is not known how much or in what form it will take, there is a general resolve to try and help.
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