Lawyers refute club owner's claim player contracts have been frustrated in law

Though there is an argument to be made in favour of frustration, the bar is very high, according to lawyers Elke Kendall and Andrew McGregor of Brabners LLP.

Accordingly, the bar has not been met as long as leagues resume, and teams are able to complete the current season.

The consequences for frustration are "extreme", and if it were accepted by the courts or football authorities would send the transfer system into "disarray".