Gabriel Martinelli set to become Arsenal's highest paid player

At the Emirates Stadium, Gabriel Martinelli is likely to become one of Arsenal's highest-paid players.

Martinelli has undergone tremendous growth to become one of Mikel Arteta's most prized assets in the beginning. The Brazilian's path to the Premier League was different, but he has been able to justify Arsenal's 2019 purchase price.

The winger has played a significant role in Arsenal's rise to the Premier League's top spot, five points ahead of Manchester City.

Martinelli has made 101 appearances for Arsenal and has scored 23 goals and 15 assists, including five goals and two assists this season.

Gabriel Martinelli is said to be close to signing a new contract with Arsenal that will make him one of the club's highest-paid players.

Arsenal is increasingly hopeful that an agreement will be reached within the next few days, and it is believed that those discussions are at an advanced stage.

The Daily Mail claims that Martinelli's new contract will increase his weekly earnings by around £200,000 from the current £70,000.

Martinelli is said to be content in London and has informed his representatives that, despite interest from other European clubs, he wants to stay with the Gunners.