Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray, but the Nigerian striker's wages may be a sticking point in the transfer negotiations.
According to a report, Osimhen's current salary is £307,600 per week, making him the highest earner in the Galatasaray squad. This figure is more than triple the amount of the third-highest earner in the team.
The report also states that Arsenal have been willing to pay big wages to sign players, with only two players in the Premier League currently earning more than Bukayo Saka. The Gunners have been linked with a move for Marcus Rashford, who currently earns more than Saka.
Meanwhile, Osimhen's wages are more palatable for Arsenal compared to Rashford and Vinicius Jr, who earn more than the Nigerian striker.
Here's a breakdown of Osimhen's wages compared to every player in Arsenal's squad:
- Victor Osimhen – £307,600
- Bukayo Saka – £300,000
- Kai Havertz – £280,000
- Gabriel Jesus – £265,000
- William Saliba – £250,000
- Bruno Guimaraes – £250,000
- Martin Odegaard – £240,000
- Declan Rice – £240,000
- Viktor Gyokeres – £200,000
- Gabriel Martinelli – £180,000
- Eberechi Eze – £180,000
- Ben White – £150,000
- Gabriel – £150,000
- Noni Madueke – £150,000
- Mikel Merino – £130,000
- Riccardo Calafiori – £120,000
- Reiss Nelson – £100,000
- David Raya – £100,000
- Christos Tzolis – £90,000
- Jurrien Timber – £90,000
- Ethan Nwaneri – £80,000
- Martin Zubimendi – £75,000
- Christian Norgaard – £65,000
- Kepa Arrizabalaga – £60,000
- Christian Mosquera – £55,000
- Fabio Vieira – £45,000
- Myles Lewis-Skelly – £45,000
- Max Dowman – £35,000
- Piero Hincapie – N/A
The report also mentions that Galatasaray could claim a profit on the £63million they paid Napoli a year ago for Osimhen if they were to exchange both Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri for the Nigerian striker at the same valuations.
Source: Planet Football
