Viktor Gyokeres' Arsenal wage has emerged as he closes in on big-money transfer

Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly set to become one of Arsenal's top earners after he agreed personal terms on a five-year deal.

After months of speculation surrounding his future, it appears Gyokeres is on the verge of leaving Sporting after it emerged that Arsenal are in advanced talks with the Portuguese club over a big-money deal.

There is a proposed five-year contract on the table, according to The Athletic, who claim Gyokeres has prioritised a switch to the Gunners for some time amid interest from Manchester United.

The arrival of one of Europe's top-performing strikers would certainly be a statement of intent from Mikel Arteta and those behind the scenes at Arsenal, who have been chasing a new No 9 for weeks.

So, how much will Gyokeres earn if he does join? The 27-year-old is set to take home £200,000-a-week at Arsenal, according to talkSPORT, who claim his pay packet will put him amongst the club's top earners.

As per Sportrac, only four players will earn more than Gyokeres, with Declan Rice [£240,000], Martin Odegaard [£240,000], Gabriel Jesus [£265,000] and Kai Havertz [£280,000] being the only first-team members to pick up a higher wage.

The Swede will earn more than Bukayo Saka [£195,000], William Saliba [£190,000] and Gabriel Martinelli [£180,000] if the previously mentioned figure is accurate.

Sporting, meanwhile, have told Arsenal they want €70 million [£60.2m] plus €10m [£8.6m] in add-ons for Gyokeres, report The Guardian, after they rejected an approach from the club worth €65 million [£56m] plus €15 million [£12.9m].

Gyokeres is keen on a move to Arsenal, where he will link up with players including Bukayo Saka and Martin Odegaard. Image credit: Getty

Arsenal have 'a real possibility' of completing a deal for their dream transfer target

Amid ongoing talks around Gyokeres, reports have emerged that the Gunners are also chasing Real Madrid's Rodrygo – and they have 'a real possibility' of completing a deal, according to Spanish outlet Cadena SER, as per the Mail.

Arsenal want to sign an elite left winger this summer as they aim to challenge for the Premier League title.

And they view Rodrygo, 24, as a 'perfect fit' for the role, says transfer expert Ben Jacobs, who claims the Brazilian winger will hold talks with Xabi Alonso about his future once they return from the Club World Cup.

Arsenal, meanwhile, are still unsure if the player is open to leaving the Spanish giants, but Madrid are 'prepared to sanction' an exit for around €90 million [£77.3m].

"Rodrygo viewed as the dream left-winger target, but comfortable at right-wing, a position he's often been deployed at Real," added Jacobs.

Last month, international teammate Gabriel was asked whether he had any inside information on Rodrygo and his future.

"I don’t. No, I don’t, not really," he told the Podpah Podcast. ‘But I’d like it, obviously. Rodrygo is a phenomenon, for me. He’s not at Arsenal… I’ve told people already, he’s a phenomenon. His name is mentioned a lot. If it was up to me, of course."