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      Arsenal star Jorginho eyed by Galatasaray after Turkish giants were turned down by Man Utd’s under-fire ace Casemiro

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      ARSENAL’S Jorginho is a target for Galatasaray — but the Gunners are set to resist any bid before the Turkish transfer window closes on Friday.Gala are looking at other options after Manchester United midfielder Casemiro signalled his preference to stay at Old Trafford.Galatasaray are targeting a move for Arsenal star JorginhoCredit: ReutersThe Turks wanted Casemiro but he has decided to stay at Man UtdCredit: GettyAnd they are prepared to test Arsenal’s resolve to hold on to a player who has less than a year left on his current contract.The Italy midfielder, 32, is yet to play for the club this season but is seen as crucial to the strength in depth Arsenal need to compete on all fronts.Boss Mikel Arteta loves what the ex-Chelsea star brings on and off the field.New signing Mikel Merino suffered a shoulder injury in his first training session and will be out for several weeks.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Declan Rice misses next Sunday’s North London derby after his red card against Brighton — making it even more unlikely Jorginho would be allowed to leave this week.Galatasaray had initially hoped to sign Casemiro, with an exit seeming more likely in the wake of his disasterclass in United’s 3-0 home defeat to Liverpool.But Erik ten Hag defended the veteran midfielder and insisted he remains a key part of his plans.Meanwhile, Arsenal could be without another player when they take on Tottenham after the international break.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSNew signing Riccardo Calafiori was forced off in Italy’s 3-1 win over France after appearing to tackle himself in a freak accident.The £42million left-back appeared to be in agony as he hurt his ankle.Arsenal wages 2024-25 revealedAnd that could see Jurrien Timber keep his spot at the back against Spurs.Meanwhile, Raheem Sterling is pushing for a starting spot.He is the third ex-Blue signed by Arteta after Jorginho and Kai Havertz.Sterling arrived as a deadline day loan signing after being frozen out at Stamford Bridge.But Arteta is likely to keep the faith with Leandro Trossard after rejected a £29million offer for the Belgian from Saudi side Al-Ittihad this week.Changes to the Premier League for 2024/25NOTHING stays the same forever.And that includes the Premier League, which is making a number of tweaks this season.Team news will now be released 75 MINUTES before kick-off, 15 minutes earlier than had been the case before.Things could get crowded on the touchline, with the number of substitutes permitted to warm-up boosted from three players per team to FIVE.There’s also a change to how added time is calculated when a team scores a goal, an update to the ‘multiball’ system and the introduction of semi-automated offsides – but not straight away.Go here to read about all the changes to the Premier League for 2024/25. More

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      Arsenal injury scare as new signing Calafiori hobbles off for Italy after freak collision with France ace Dembele

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      ARSENAL star Riccardo Calafiori appeared to have picked up an injury after a freak collision during a Nations League clash.Calafiori, 22, linked up with Italy for Friday’s crunch clash against France at Parc des Princes.Arsenal suffered an injury scare as Riccardo Calafiori hobbled offCredit: ReutersCalafiori linked up with Italy for the Nations League clash against FranceCredit: APFrance’s Ousmane Dembele went flying after a clash with Italy’s Alessandro BastoniDemebele caught Calafiori on the back of the knee as he landedThe centre-back returned to international duty following some impressive performances at Euro 2024, which led to his £42million move to the Emirates from Bologna this summer.However, the North Londoners will be biting their nails after the Italy international hobbled off the pitch on 71 minutes.It all started after a clash between Calafiori’s team-mate Alessandro Bastoni and France star Ousmane Dembele in the 66th minute.Inter Milan ace Bastoni tackled PSG’s Dembele and sent him flying in the air.Read More on ArsenalAnd as he landed, the forward’s left foot made contact with Calafiori’s left leg as he caught him in the back of the knee, studs first.The Arsenal star may have turned his ankle slightly but still tried to power through, however he was substituted by Alessandro Buongiorno five minutes later.Calafiori needed time to get match ready after joining Mikel Arteta’s side in July.The defender was on the bench for the Premier League opener against Wolves last month.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSHowever, the ex-Roma ace made his debut as a sub at Aston Villa a week later.Calafiori also came on for last week’s draw against Brighton, where he made his Emirates bow.Verdict on Riccardo Calafiori debut as Arsenal end pre-season with win over LyonItaly scored twice in the second half to come from behind and beat France in the first game of the Nations League in Group A.It did not take long for France to take the lead when Bradley Barcola smashed home inside 13 seconds.But Italy pulled level after Federico Dimarco played a neat one-two with Sandro Tonali and aimed a ruthless volley into the top corner.Italy turned the game on its head in the 51st minute courtesy of Davide Frattesi.And the visitors sealed a stunning turnaround victory when Destiny Udogie played in Giacomo Raspadori, who stabbed beyond Mike Maignan to register three points.Calafiori came off the bench for Arsenal against BrightonCredit: AFP More

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      Watch moment Raheem Sterling demolishes three Arsenal team-mates with outrageous skill as fans say ‘have some mercy’

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      RAHEEM STERLING showed Chelsea what they will have to miss out on this season after an outrageous piece of skill in Arsenal training.The 82-time England winger demolished three of his new North London team-mates in Mikel Arteta’s session at London Colney this week.Raheem Sterling impressed Arsenal fans in his first training sessionsThe winger found his way round three Arsenal players with easeHe also looked sharp with one-touch passesThe 29-year-old joined the Gunners on a season-long loan on deadline day, but it did not take long for him to find his feet.The former Manchester City forward took care of three Arsenal players with one flash of brilliance on Thursday.Jorginho and youth stars Harrison Dudziak and Ife Ibrahim were left chasing shadows, as Sterling flip flapped the ball between the trio, changing direction each time.Leandro Trossard, who failed to make Belgium’s Nations League squad, then came rushing in behind to collect a pass but Sterling was already away.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIn another clip, the four-time Premier League champ could be seen hitting the back of the net with strike after strike, finding the bottom corner with ease.His one-touch passing looked crisp too with one fan writing: “Have some mercy, Raheem.”Another wrote on X: “Defenders will sleep sound at nights when Sterling is finish with them.”A third said: “I’m so happy to see him play 😊🤏.”Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS A fourth added: “Raheem is on fire right now.”Sterling has been keeping fit away from Cobham over the last two weeks with England’s former lead physical performance coach Ben Rosenblatt – who stepped down from his role in June 2023 after seven years.Jadon Sancho compared to Brazil football legend by excited Chelsea fans as ex-Man Utd star has first training session, ChelseaFC.mp4He was frozen out of Enzo Maresca’s 46-man Chelsea squad, after the Italian insisted he does not fit his style of play.He was in the stands at the Emirates for their 1-1 clash with Brighton – hours after joining the Gunners on a temporary basis.It was a game that saw Arsenal drop points after Declan Rice’s controversial sending off for two yellow cards in either half.He was given a great reception from the Arsenal fans just before kick-off with his name read out over the tannoy system.Meanwhile, Chelsea will pay the majority of his £325,000-per-week wages, approximately forking out around £10m over the course of the season.Arsenal did not pay a loan fee either. More

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      Former Arsenal star, 28, posts gruesome photo of ankle injury after being ruled out for two months

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      REAL MADRID’S former Arsenal star Dani Ceballos has posted a picture of his gruesome ankle injury on social media.The Spanish midfielder, 28, has been ruled out for two months after sustaining a grim sprain in Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Real Betis on Sunday.Dani Ceballos posted this gruesome picture on social media after Madrid’s winThe Madrid midfielder spent two seasons on loan with ArsenalA Real Madrid statement read: “Ceballos has been diagnosed with a Grade III sprain affecting the ligaments in the right ankle. He will be unavailable for six to eight weeks.”Ceballos did not show any visible signs of pain after a tussle with Betis defender Youssouf Sabaly, before being replaced by Brahim Diaz in the 65th minute.Several snaps showed his ankle looking bruised and swollen.The former Gunners loanee posted an update with the grim picture on his Instagram story alongside the caption: “One less day to return🙏🏼”.READ MORE ARSENAL NEWSMoments after his substitution, new signing Kylian Mbappe scored his first LaLiga goals – a double in the space of nine minutes.But the swollen ankle injury has put a dent in Ceballos’ hopes of taking advatage of Madrid’s midfield injuries and becoming a regular in Carlo Ancelotti’s side.The former Prem loan star was given his first start of the campaign after barely featuring in Madrid’s first four games.England ace Jude Bellingham has been forced to watch from the sidelines so far this season after picking up a plantar fasciitis injury in his right leg in summer training.Most read in FootballMadrid fans were initially unaware of Ceballos’ injury as he was subbedFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSLeft-back Ferland Mendy and midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni have both withdrawn from France’s Uefa Nations League camp. Mendy was sent back to the Bernabeu with hamstring fatigue and Tchoumameni has a strained left foot.Mesut Ozil shows off incredible body transformation in new video as ex-Arsenal star takes fans inside insane workoutsFellow midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is also out injured after missing Madrid’s 2-0 Uefa Super Cup victory over Atalanta.Ceballos moved to Madrid from Real Betis in 2017.He subsequently spent two years on loan at Arsenal between 2019 and 2021, playing 77 times under Unai Emery and Mikel Arteta.He was picked as part of Spain’s Olympic squad for Tokyo 2021, but his tournament was cut short with a horrific ankle injury then too.Upon his return to Madrid he managed to carve out a role for himself, and won two Champions Leagues, in 2022 and this year.Ceballos’ Arsenal stintMidfielder spent two seasons with the Gunners2019-20 season:37 appearancesTwo goalsTwo assistsNotable for: Unai Emery being sacked on November 29, and replaced by Mikel Arteta the following month. Winning the FA Cup, and starting the final against Chelsea.2020-21 season:40 appearancesZero goalsThree assistsNotable for: Losing his earlier prominence, starting just 17 Premier League games. Slumping to eighth in Arteta’s first season in charge. More

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      Meet Tottenham wonderkid Will Lankshear, 19, who has been compared with Harry Kane and released by bitter rivals Arsenal

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      JAMES MADDISON summed up just how much excitement there is at Tottenham over the club’s clutch of teenage talents right now.The England midfielder told assistant boss Matt Wells he “could not believe” how good they were earlier this summer.Will Lankshear scored for Tottenham against Bristol Rovers in the EFL Trophy in AugustCredit: RexLankshear was Premier League 2 player of the season last termCredit: RexLankshear chilling out on a night offCredit: https://www.instagram.com/will.lankshear/Striker Will Lankshear leads that group – which also includes 17-year-old wonderkid Mikey Moore.The centre-forward, 19, won the Premier League 2 player of the year last season and has impressed Ange Postecoglou so much in pre-season, there is a chance he could be in the first-team picture this term.HOW DO THEY PLAY AND WHO DO THEY REMIND YOU OF?AN exciting, young English striker released by Arsenal and picked up by Tottenham – where have we heard that one before?Comparisons between Harry Kane and current Spurs starlet Lankshear are not hard to draw, and not just because of their similar path across North London at academy level.Read more football newsLankshear, 19, has echoes of Kane in his physique, his willingness to improve and his predatory instincts inside the penalty box.He has even celebrated scoring goals in a similar manner to the England captain, with that little jump and fist pump, although their all-round playing style differs.It goes without saying that no one in N17 is expecting Lankshear to emulate Kane’s historic feats – that would be ridiculous and unfair pressure to put on any young player.TELL US ABOUT HIS RISELankshear began his footballing journey in the Arsenal academy along with older brother Alex Lankshear, 21 and now of Blackpool.Most read in FootballYet the Gunners made the questionable decision to let Will go in the summer of 2021 – perhaps because of a change in academy manager at the time, with Per Mertesacker arriving – just as they did all those years ago with a nine-year-old Kane.Inside Angel Gomes’ rise from Man Utd wonderkid to England starLankshear quickly shook off the disappointment and moved north to join Sheffield United.The Blades scouts had been tipped off that Arsenal were not going to offer a deal and invited Lankshear in on a trial, where he impressed with his attitude and work-rate.They agreed a scholarship contract in February 2021, with Lankshear valuing how the Yorkshire side had a track record of successfully moulding other physical centre-forwards such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin.Lankshear struck up a strong relationship with academy boss and former EFL striker Jack Lester, who regularly coached the forwards, including Daniel Jebbison and William Osula, now of Premier League pair Bournemouth and Newcastle respectively.Lankshear, 19, has echoes of Kane in his physique, his willingness to improve and his predatory instincts inside the penalty box.It was not long until he was training up with Paul Heckingbottom’s first team and it was in the Steel City where he honed his physical prowess, speed and agility.Lankshear hit a hat-trick on his Blades’ Under-18s debut in a 4-1 win over Coventry and ended up with more than 30 goals at that level.But when United encountered financial problems in the summer of 2022, they saw selling Lankshear as a chance to earn a quick return on a player that had cost them nothing.Tottenham got him in a deal that could rise to £2.5million if all clauses are met was the first time Spurs had spent big on a teenager from the EFL since prising Dele Alli from MK Dons in 2015.Lankshear was attracted to the world-class facilities at Spurs’ training ground and loved the idea of learning from record-scorer Kane, with whom he spent a season before the England captain’s move to Bayern Munich last August.Lankshear impressed for Tottenham in pre-seasonCredit: ReutersYet his first six months in N17 were spent on the sidelines after an operation on his knee.It meant that going into last season, all Lankshear was hoping for was an injury-free campaign – but he got so much more: ending up the Premier League 2 player of the season after his 21 goals and two assists in 22 games helped Spurs to the title.Tellingly about his character, Lankshear showed his team-mates with praise when interviewed in May about his gong.The youngster told Spurs’ website: “I’m proud of the goals I’ve scored but it’s all come from the team.“The quality we’ve got in this team has definitely helped me and definitely I wouldn’t have got my top goalscorer without my team-mates.”Lankshear could get more first-team opportunities this season given that there will be more fixtures – and scored in the EFL Trophy against Bristol Rovers last month.He damaged his hamstring in that match but is expected to be fit by the end of the international break.WHAT ARE THE EXPERTS SAYING?Paul Heckingbottom coached Lankshear at Sheffield United.The 47-year-old told SunSport: “He was hungry. He was just what we were all about.“Jack Lester quickly picked up on his movement in and around the box and thinking like a goalscorer which I think is his biggest attribute.The way that Ange plays, having a No9 occupying centre-backs and trying to play on the shoulder and being good in the box is a big, big thing… Will can do thatPaul Heckingbottom“When we were coaching him and putting on a session for the centre-backs, him and his movement could destroy a session. His instincts constantly caused problems as a coach and as a defender.“The way that Ange plays, having a No9 occupying centre-backs and trying to play on the shoulder and being good in the box is a big, big thing. Will can do that.“He makes good runs off the shoulder and he’s all about being alert and alive in the box and finishing chances.“I wouldn’t be surprised if he goes out on loan and see him scoring goals in the EFL.”Can you name the famous fathers?WHAT DOES THE NEXT 12 MONTHS HOLD?Dane Scarlett and Alejo Veliz were ahead in the pecking when the players returned in July but Lankshear’s energy and cameo displays off the bench saw him supersede those two, who have since been loaned respectively to Oxford and Espanyol.Lankshear, who netted six goals in pre-season, could have been farmed out too, with Birmingham boss Chris Davies – Postecoglou’s No2 last season – keen to borrow him..But with Richarlison’s continuous injury problems – and the recent setback to £65million new-boy Dominic Solanke – Spurs have decided to keep him close for the first half of the season at least. Like whizkid team-mate Moore, Lankshear will be hoping for cameos here and there when back fit. His best chance of minutes will come in the cups and in the Europa League.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe 19-year-old’s ability to find space in the box and finish, which he showed in pre-season goals against Hearts and Team K League, seems a good fit for Postecoglou’s attacking approach which carves out plenty of close-range opportunities for the central striker.He would likely have the support of his team-mates too, with Lankshear understood to have felt like he’s been accepted by the senior pros in the dressing room. More

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      Osimhen ‘brokered Galatasaray transfer himself and inserted unique clause to leave if one of TEN clubs come calling’

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      VICTOR OSIMHEN organised his own Galatasaray loan move without the help of his agent after the Deadline Day fiasco with Chelsea.But a bizarre clause has reportedly been inserted into the Nigerian international’s season-long Turkish transfer- which could see him leave in January.Victor Osimhen included a unique clause in his self-manufactured loan move to GalatasarayThe striker was exiled out of Napoli’s squad after a failed Chelsea move this summerCredit: GettyThe 25-year-old touched down in Istanbul to flare-wielding fans during the early hours of Tuesday morning ahead of his medical.The wantaway striker was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea throughout the summer, but the Blues could not get the deal done.Osimhen will sign a one-year deal with Galatasaray, but reports have now claimed there is a unique clause in his loan contract.According to Turkish outlet A Spor, Osimhen has asked for a break clause in his deal which applies to a total of 10 specific clubs. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSIf any of the unnamed teams submit an offer in January, he will therefore have permission to leave.But Turkish reporter Kagan Dursun claimed Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are all included on his desired list.Football Italia further speculated that Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are also on the list.Osimhen has also asked for his Napoli release clause be reduced from £109million to £63million, as he seeks a permanent exit.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSHis loan move came after he was excluded from Antonio Conte’s squad list for the 2024-25 campaign.Napoli completed the signing of Romelu Lukaku for £38m from Chelsea earlier in the week.Chelsea fans can’t name their OWN PLAYERS after another wild transfer window under owner Todd BoehlyThe Belgium forward scored on his Napoli debut to help his side come from behind to beat newly promoted Parma.Osimhen scored 26 league goals in 2022-23 as Napoli claimed their first title in 33 years.And he managed 15 last term, but it proved to be a disastrous campaign for the club.They finished down in 10th place, missing out on Europe altogether.Meanwhile, the tension between Osimhen and his agent Roberto Calenda has reached breaking point following a turbulent summer window.It led to the striker handling his own loan-deal move to Turkey this weekend.Chelsea are a circus – it will be TERRIBLE for football if they win anything, says Troy DeeneyCHELSEA are a circus — aren’t they?, writes Troy Deeney.But the bigger concern should be if somehow, some way, Todd Boehly’s insane master-plan brings about success this season.Finish in the top four. Win a trophy like the FA Cup.He will then turn around and say: “See, it works” and all of a sudden, other clubs will begin considering copying this mad model to try and compete in the Premier League.Before you know it, there will be a bigger divide between the top clubs and the rest and this country’s top flight will become something we have been fighting against — a Super League.The smaller sides and promoted teams will be wiped out by the elite and will end up saying, ‘What’s the point?’Football as we know it will change, and there will be no going back.As a neutral, you don’t want to wish failure on a club or a regime, but it’s depressing to think about.We should almost be looking at it in amazement — the owners have come in with this model and they’ve treated it as if they are buying stocks and shares, not players or human beings.Boehly has wiped away any sense of sentiment or old-school values from that club and the worrying thing is that he doesn’t seem to care.Does he even like football?Read Troy Deeney’s hard-hitting opinion on Boehly’s Chelsea shambles in full.Or check out all of Troy’s columns on SunSport. More

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      Leah Williamson backs Arsenal to handle Women’s Champions League qualifier pressure in clash with Rangers

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      LEAH WILLIAMSON insists Arsenal aim to avoid the hurt of a Champions League qualifier exit when they face Rangers. The Gunners host Scotland’s top-flight leaders tomorrow evening with a place in the first round qualifying final at stake.Leah Williamson and Arsenal are targeting a win against Rangers in their Women’s Champions League first round qualifier duelCredit: GettyRangers are top of the Scottish Women’s Premier League after five wins from their first five games this termCredit: RexThe 7:30pm Meadow Park clash comes almost a year after Williamson’s side were knocked out on penalties last term in the contest’s qualifier stage by French side Paris FC.And the Arsenal centre-back, 27, who was then working her way to back fitness from a ruptured knee ligament, insists her team are eager to get the job done this time around.  Williamson said: “Last year was a hurtful situation. We were left to regret that for the rest of the year.”Everyone knows what it feels like to lose, no one wants to feel like that again.Read More Football Stories “But with this team, one of the benefits, or one of the strengths of the team, is the intensity that we’ve played at.”And when pressure arrives, that sort of tension can be taken out on the way that we play.”The last time Williamson featured in a Champions League fixture for her club was in March 2023.Back then she helped the Gunners overturn a 1-0 quarter-final first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich.Most read in FootballThey sealed a 2-1 aggregate victory in a second-leg clash at the Emirates.And it was Williamson’s backheeled assist that teed up Frida Maanum’s stunning top corner strike which put the game to bed.The defender, who made her senior Arsenal debut in a Champions League last eight duel with Birmingham ten years ago added: “That night of football was incredible.”It was the first time I think I really felt the real magic of the Champions League with overturning a 1-0 deficit.”There were so many elements. Frida’s goal was incredible.”And it was the first time on a night like that, with that many people coming out to watch us, when there was rain and it was cold. “But that is actually my core memory when I think about playing in the Champions League. That’s the last game I played in it.”Tomorrow night, regardless of it being a qualifier and not quarter-final, that does not matter to me. “It’s Champions League and I’m very excited to get back involved. “And the opportunity of playing in those knockout games is special because it offers you those special moments if you are on the right side of them.”Arsenal will be without the services of forward Beth Mead and defender Steph Catley with the duo both ruled out due to injury. However the team will have Netherlands goalkeeper Daphne van Domselaar in their squad along with new forwards Mariona Caldentey and Rosa Kafaji. The Wednesday evening game will pit Jonas Eidevall’s Gunners against a Rangers side with five wins from five games in the Scottish Women’s Premier League.The team are coached by former Arsenal midfielder Jo Potter who also guided her players to a Scottish Women’s Premier League Cup win in March via a 4-1 defeat of Partick Thistle.Eidevall, 41, adds: “They were very, very close to knocking out Benfica who we know are a good European team.“We know the qualification stages is not easy. We need to bring our very best from the first second in the game to the very last, so it’s no underestimating opponents from us.”The victors of tomorrow’s game will face Atletico Madrid or Rosenborg BK in Saturday’s first round qualifier final.And while boss Eidevall sees the push for a WSL title as his team’s “bread and butter”, reaching the Champions League group stage is a priority.He adds: “If you look at football as a global phenomenon, Champions League is what makes European football so special.”It’s what makes the whole world want to come to Europe and compete. “Of course, if I look it (the game) the league (in England) is our bread and butter.”That has to be our foundation. That has to be our main target – to win the (Women’s Super) League.Arsenal boss Jonas Eidevall is eager to see his side reach the Champions League group stageCredit: Getty”But Europe always has to be the vision and it’s going to bring the toughest challenges, it’s going to be knockout football and down to moments.READ MORE SUN STORIES”And it’s the jeopardy of that as well that makes football so exciting.”As a club, I very much see us as a European club then you need to be a part of the competition and be present in the group stages.” More

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      Arsenal full squad wages revealed for 2024-25 season with Raheem Sterling taking top spot but surprise key man very low

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      ARSENAL’S wages for the 2024-25 season have been revealed – with Raheem Sterling the top earner.The Gunners will be desperate to go one better in the Premier League this year after falling short of Manchester City by just two points last season.Raheem Sterling is the highest-paid player at Arsenal this seasonCredit: GettyThe loanee from Chelsea earns £325,000 per weekCredit: GettyMikel Arteta strengthened his squad with a series of new additions in the summer transfer window. David Raya made his loan switch from Brentford permanent while Riccardo Calafiori and Mikel Merino joined for a combined £70million. Goalkeeper Neto came in as the back-up for Raya with Aaron Ramsdale heading to Southampton.But it was the deadline-day loan signing of Sterling from Chelsea that sparked shockwaves in the Premier League.READ MORE ON ARSENALSterling, 29, was booted out of first-team training by new Blues boss Enzo Maresca.But Arteta stepped in to offer the winger an escape route, reuniting with the player he worked with at Manchester City.Sterling’s Chelsea contract sees him earn a whopping £325,000 per week.And his arrival at the Emirates meant he secured top spot among the player salaries.Most read in FootballBest new sign-up offersSunSport exclusivesHowever, Arsenal are understood to be paying no more than 50 per cent – £162,500 – of Sterling’s wages, with Chelsea covering the rest. Sterling overtook Kai Havertz as the No1 earner with the German on £280,000.How superstar Mikel Merino is the final piece of Arsenal’s jigsaw – City should watch outGabriel Jesus (£265,000), Declan Rice and captain Martin Odegaard (both £240,000) complete the top five with Thomas Partey on £200,000.Bukayo Saka earns £195,000 per week, pipping the likes of William Saliba (£190,000), Gabriel Martinelli (£180,000) and Ben White (£150,000).New defender Calafiori’s deal pockets the Italian £120,000 a week while fellow summer arrival Merino is understood to be on around £90,000, the same as Leandro Trossard and Jurrien Timber.Surprisingly, Raya is one of the lowest-paid players on £85,000.That figure is only ahead of Jakud Kiwior (£58,000) and Neto (£50,000).Academy graduates Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah both exited the club in big-money moves.READ MORE SUN STORIESMarquinhos, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Nuno Tavares, Karl Hein, Fabio Vieira and Reiss Nelson all left on loan – the latter joining Smith Rowe at Fulham alongside ex-Gunners men Alex Iwobi and Bernd Leno.Arsenal’s stars are still some way off the Prem’s top earners, with £400,00-a-week Kevin De Bruyne leading the way, ahead of Manchester City team-mate Erling Haaland on £375,000 a week.Kai Havertz’s wages are £280,000 per week at the EmiratesCredit: GettyGabriel Jesus’ contract is worth £265,000 per weekCredit: GettyDeclan Rice and Martin Odegaard are on £240,000 per week, with Thomas Partey on £200,000Credit: GettyBukayo Saka currently pockets £195,000 per weekCredit: GettyArsenal have a tricky start to the season More