Arsenal's Record Offer for Vinícius Jr.
According to multiple British outlets, Arsenal have drawn up a proposal that would pay Vinícius Júnior more than €475,000 per week, a figure that would place him at the top of the club’s payroll and second only to Erling Haaland in the Premier League.
The wage would outstrip the current earnings of Bukayo Saka and Kai Havertz, who receive £300,000 and £280,000 weekly respectively, and would also exceed the £250,000 per week contract of Declan Rice and the £240,000 earned by Martin Ødegaard.
Haaland, who already commands a £500,000 weekly salary at Manchester City, has already secured three Premier League Golden Boots in his first four seasons, underscoring the competitive landscape that Arsenal are navigating.
The package is expected to include performance‑related bonuses and a substantial image‑rights component, a structure that could further inflate the total value of the deal and signal Arsenal’s intent to mount a serious title defence.
While the financial implications are significant, the move is being framed as more than a monetary gamble; it is positioned as a statement of ambition that could reshape the club’s roster and its competitive outlook in the coming season.