LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Salford Red Devils have had their salary cap restrictions reimposed due to the non-payment of staff and players.
The club was previously under a Sustainability Cap of £1.2m, which was lifted before their second match of the season but has now been reinstated immediately.
The club will need to update the RFL's Special Measures Committee on the current situation regarding staff payments and provide a plan for rectifying the issue.
A takeover process is ongoing, and players and staff were still awaiting payment as of Friday.
The club's financial struggles have been compounded by heavy defeats in their first three games of the season, with a combined scoreline of 156-6.
Last year's fourth-placed finishers in the league had announced a deal with a consortium to buy the club and clear its debts, but the payment has not materialized as anticipated.
Head coach Paul Rowley had expressed confidence that staff would be paid on Friday, but that did not happen, leading to the reinstatement of the salary cap restrictions.
Salford will need to provide a comprehensive update on their financial sustainability at the upcoming meeting with league representatives.
The non-payment of staff and players has raised concerns about the club's ability to meet its financial obligations and operate within the salary cap restrictions.
The ongoing takeover process adds further uncertainty to the situation, as the club seeks to address its financial challenges and ensure the smooth running of its operations.