The premier League clubs themselves have enough money to pay the staff anyway, they're just being greedy, it's that simple. Players are willing to do things, but, as a company things have to be done the correct way. Cant just say "here have 3k to cover your wages" ... Doesn't quite work like that.
If a premier League club can't manage 4 weeks (that's all it is at the moment) then there is something seriously wrong with their finances anyway surely?
We shouldn't be forcing the issue, the clubs and players can handle it themselves. It's got feck all to do with the majority of us. (Well apart from its our tax money if they furlough their staff). Literally guilting people into doing what YOU think is right, they might have completely differing opinions.
Edit: btw I see your point and I agree, but it shouldn't be a lynch mob after them. They're adults, there is a good chance a high percentage of footballers feel the same way as the general public, but if anyone doesn't want to take a pay cut, they shouldn't be named.