Arsenal hold crucial Leon Goretzka advantage as wage demands revealed amid ‘push’ for deal
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(Credit: Imago) Arsenal hold crucial Leon Goretzka advantage as wage demands revealed amid ‘push’ for deal Wed 4 March 2026 11:00, UK Arsenal are continuing to “push” towards a deal to sign Leon Goretzka this summer as Inter Milan are also in the frame to land him. VISIT THE ARSENAL TRANSFER HUBThis is how much Arsenal would have to pay Leon GoretzkaGoretzka is a highly experienced player, having tasted Champions League glory during his time at the Allianz Arena, as well as being on course for a remarkable seventh Bundesliga title this term.
Goretzka and his entourage are understood to be chasing a three-year deal for his next contract, while his wage demands sit around the £100,000-a-week mark, according to Italian outlet Tutto Sport. 🚨🇩🇪 As expected: if nothing out of the ordinary happens, Leon #Goretzka is set to start at the World Cup as Germany’s No.6. … Alongside him, it will be either Pavlovic/Nmecha. Kimmich is planned as a right-back for the WC.„As things stand, Leon Goretzka will have a good… pic.twitter.com/P4aCqxunK8— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 1, 2026 View Tweet The reservations from Inter about handing the former Schalke man such a significant pay packet look set to give Arsenal a crucial advantage in the race to sign him, as the Premier League’s elite typically boast astronomical spending capabilities.Goretzka’s stance on Gunners switch revealedFormer Aston Villa and Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider back in February that Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Goretzka ahead of his contract in Germany expiring.
The Scottish businessman revealed that he has heard that the veteran midfielder wants to move to London for the next stage of his career, and the Emirates Stadium looks set to be the most likely place to provide that for him.The lure of the Premier League is hugely strong across the rest of Europe’s major leagues, and its power and lucrative nature could have the decisive say for Goretzka on this occasion. Arsenal already have high-quality options in the centre of their midfield with the likes of Declan Rice and Martin Zubimendi, and adding Goretzka to their ranks would bolster their central depth even further. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium.