Where does Cech rank among Arsenal’s highest earners?
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Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech this summer as he heads to the Emirates Stadium for a medical today, with everything else thought to be finalised.
With a contract of £100,000 per week supposedly agreed, here’s a look at the Gunners’ top five earners…
5) Santi Cazorla, Jack Wilshere – £90k
Two midfield players with very differing levels of influence, it seems a bit unfair that Jack Wilshere earns the same amount as Santi Cazorla. The Spaniard was immense last season and surely deserves a pay rise, though it’s probably more the case that the England man should be on a much lower wage.
4) Petr Cech, Olivier Giroud – £100k
On the same money as Olivier Giroud, Petr Cech will be joint fourth highest earner at Arsenal with a £100,000 per week contract. This pay packet is almost the same as Wojciech Szczesny and David Ospina combined.
3) Theo Walcott – £110k
Slightly above Cech and Giroud in third place, Theo Walcott is Arsenal’s third highest earner with a £110,000 per week contract, though that is another questionable one due to the amount of time he spends out injured.
2) Alexis Sanchez – £130k
Only second? Alexis Sanchez is certainly the star of this Arsenal team, but isn’t currently the highest earner the club, taking home £130,000 per week.
1) Mesut Ozil – £140k
Leading the way is £140,000 per week playmaker Mesut Ozil, who is also Arsenal’s most expensive signing ever, after joining from Real Madrid for £42.5m.