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West Ham United Wage-Cut Clause Triggers 50% Drop If Relegated

A West Ham source said first-team contracts include a 50% wage drop if relegated, a provision now spooking January targets with the club 18th, seven points from safety. After a 2-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday, Nuno Espirito insisted, “It’s not over.” Relegation reportedly could slash revenue by 75%. West Ham haven’t been in the Championship since 2011-12.