With manager Mikel Arteta confirming that Arsenal are in talks to renew some of their top talents' contracts, it has been claimed the London club will have to almost triple one of their brightest young stars' salary if they want him to extend his stay with them.
The Gunners have started the 2022/23 season in impressive fashion, and are currently first in both the Premier League and their UEFA Europa League group.
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Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Jesus and William Saliba are just three of a number of Arsenal stars who have helped secure victories for the log leaders with match-winning performances.
The former, in particular, has earned plaudits on a number of occasions from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who has described the winger as a "talent of the century".
Martinelli already has six goal contributions in the EPL this season, and is quickly closing in on his tally of six strikes in the 2021/22 campaign.
Amid the Brazilian's striking form this season, Arsenal have begun talks to renew his deal at the Emirates, but the log leaders will have to almost triple the 21-year-old's current wages if they want to secure his signature beyond June 2024, according to the Daily Mail.
The report adds that, with the Selecao star currently earning about £70 000 (R1.4 million) weekly, he wants a wage on par with those given to Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey, who are understood to be the Gunners' highest earners on £200 000 (R4 million) a week.
Despite the above, though, it is also said there is no rush for Arteta's side to reach an agreement with Martinelli's camp as his current deal is only set to expire in 2024, and the player is understood to be happy at the club.
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Fellow Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka, 21, is also believed to be in talks over a new deal that is expected to see him earn the same salary as Jesus.
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