New Alexis Sanchez contract to make him Arsenal’s top earner

The Chile worldwide has been a huge hit since joining the Gunners from Barcelona in a deal worth over £30m previous year, with his form justifying the Londoners’ efforts to beat Liverpool to his signature.

The livewire forward’s current deal of £130k-per-week sits just behind teammate Mesut Ozil, who pockets an extra £10k more at the summit of Arsenal’s wage structure.

Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez could become the club’s top earner as the Gunners prepare to offer him a new deal with Mesut Ozil also in line for a fresh offer, as per the Daily Mail.

The Chile worldwide has established himself as one of Arsene Wenger’s key players and the club are keen to reward him for the impact he has made with a new contract.

It is believed that Arsenal do not want any of their star players to enter into the final two years of their contracts, and will look to convince Sanchez to commit his future to the club by making him their top earner.

Arsenal now lie second in the Premier League after beating Manchester United 3-0 before the global break and face Watford on Saturday.

Arsenal are reportedly planning to begin talks with Alexis Sanchez before the end of the year regarding a new contract.