Player prices could go down after pandemic - Saints boss Hasenhuettl


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Europa League Quarter Final Second Leg - Olympique de Marseille v RB Leipzig - Orange Velodrome, Marseille, France - April 12, 2018 RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuettl gestures REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

(Reuters) - The financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could mean a decrease in market value of players when the transfer window reopens but Southampton is prepared for all eventualities, manager Ralph Hasenhuettl said.

Professional soccer has been suspended indefinitely across Europe since last month but countries and leagues are now planning for a return to training and competition without fans in attendance in May or June when restrictions are relaxed.

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