West Ham United and Leicester City have included relegation wage reduction clauses in the contracts of the their most recent signings.
The Hammers and Foxes are currently only out of the dropzone on goal difference.
Both clubs have been competing at the top end of the top-flight over the past two seasons. West Ham and Leicester finished seventh and eighth, respectively, last season.
Brendan Rodgers' side finished in fifth, one place above West Ham in 2021. Leicester finished fifth again in 2020.
Dspite the threat of relegation appearing to have diminished given their recent history, both teams have included wage reduction clauses in their most recent transfer deals, reports the Daily Mail.
In 2020, West Ham players faced up to wage cuts of 50 percent in the event of relegation. Sportsmail understands that percentage has reduced in recent years to between 20-30 percent.
Similarly, Leicester's players contracts have previously included pay cuts of up to 40 percent.