Salford Red Devils head coach Paul Rowley is hopeful there is “light at the end of the tunnel” for his troubled club.
They have lost all four Super League games so far in 2025 after starting the season under a sustainability cap.
While the takeover by an investment group led by Swiss banker Dario Berta is progressing, a delay in funds being transferred led to wages for February being held up and the cap being reintroduced.
Rowley refused to confirm whether staff have now been paid or not, but Radio Manchester understands that they have.
“We just need to plough our way through this difficult period,” said Rowley, who was 50 on Wednesday.
“But I think there’s some light at the end of the tunnel now and hopefully this week will present us with an opportunity to kick-start it.
“It’s usually a performance or a win that kicks you on to bigger and better things.”