Gabriel Martinelli Gives Arsenal Enormous Demands Before Agreeing on a New Contract With the Gunners

• Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli has given the Gunners huge demands for his new contract
• Martinelli wants to be paid the same as the club's highest-paid players for him to extend his current contract, which ends in 2024
• The Brazilian international has been incredible for Arsenal this season and the Gunners want to reward him

Gabriel Martinelli's meteoric rise for Arsenal has prompted the youngster to request a bumper paycheck in his new contract negotiations with the Gunners.

According to reports, Martinelli has requested pay parity with some of Arsenal's biggest stars, as his importance to the north London team continues to rise amid the club's Premier League title challenge.

Martinelli's career with Arsenal has been hampered by injuries, but he is somehow experiencing his breakout season, becoming a key player for Mikel Arteta's side.

According to an exclusive by the Daily Mail, the 21-year-old's representatives have begun negotiations for a new deal, but an agreement is not close.

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As a teenager, the young Brazilian turned down Manchester United and has set his sights on a place in Brazil's squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. However, there is stiff competition from the likes of Neymar Junior, Antony, Vinicius Junior and Raphinha.

Martinelli's salary demands

Martinelli currently earns £70,000 but wants to be paid the same as Gabriel Jesus and Thomas Partey, who earn around £200,000 per week. The Brazilian's current contract expires in 2024.

After Arsenal's win over Liverpool this past Sunday, Martinelli, who was on target, said everything is on course.

"Of course, I want to stay. We are talking. Let’s see what is going to happen. But I want to stay, of course. I think it’s my best season here at Arsenal. I’m so happy for this moment."

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The young star has three caps for Brazil, and if he continues with his superb form, it will be hard for Brazil head coach Tite to ignore him. This season, he's netted four times and assisted two goals in the Premier League, according to Transfermarkt.

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Martinelli said Mikel Arteta has forged a good team spirit which has catapulted them to the top of the Premier League.

The forward is now one of Arsenal's most important players as they mount a title challenge.