LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
Salford Red Devils are currently facing significant financial challenges that have prompted intervention from the Rugby Football League (RFL).
As of January, the RFL imposed a £1.2 million sustainability salary cap on the club and instructed them to begin "selling players without delay." This action followed a decision to provide Salford with a £500,000 advance from the RFL's central distribution, which had been agreed upon by other Super League clubs.
The conditions tied to this financial assistance have placed Salford under 'special measures,' restricting their ability to register players beyond the £1.2 million limit.
Consequently, this financial constraint has hindered the registration of many key first-team players.
The club attributed these financial difficulties to local funding cuts, particularly noting a previously promised subsidy from Salford City Council that was never delivered.
As the 2025 Super League season approaches, the situation remains critical for Salford Red Devils, with uncertainty over how the club will navigate both its current roster limitations and ongoing financial instability.