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Saka Becomes Arsenal’s Top Earner as Pundit Urges Rice to Seek Pay Rise

A talkSPORT host portrays the new wage order as a slight to Declan Rice.

Overview

  • Arsenal confirmed Bukayo Saka has signed a long-term contract reported at over £300,000 a week, establishing him as the club’s highest-paid player.
  • talkSPORT reported the deal puts Saka above Kai Havertz in the club’s salary rankings.
  • talkSPORT host Adrian Durham labeled the decision an insult to Declan Rice and urged the midfielder to demand an upgraded contract or consider a summer exit.
  • Coverage notes Rice cost £105m in 2023 and has been a consistent, influential presence in Arsenal’s midfield.
  • There has been no public response from Rice or the club to the pundit’s remarks, which followed the contract announcement shortly after the draw at Wolves.