Premier League: Tottenham dropped two precious points against 10-man Southampton on Tuesday as West Ham hammered Watford 4-1 to turn up the heat in the race for a coveted top-four spot.
West Ham's decision comes after top-flight rivals Southampton struck a similar deal with their players as Premier League clubs wrestle with the financial fallout of the coronavirus.
West Ham routed fellow English Premier League new boys Southampton 4-1 on Saturday thanks to a second-half goal blitz at Upton Park.