Softfootball understands that should Vinícius Júnior join the 2026 Premier League champions Arsenal, he could earn around £400k per week, becoming the highest‑paid player in Arsenal’s history and the second‑highest earner in the Premier League.
Reports indicate Arsenal are ready to make Vinícius Júnior a blockbuster signing, matching the financial level required to bring one of world football’s biggest stars to the Emirates.
Updated Premier League Salary Rankings (2026) — If Vinícius Júnior Joins Arsenal
Erling Haaland — £525k
Vinícius Júnior — £400k
Virgil van Dijk — £350k
Bruno Fernandes — £300k
Elliot Anderson — £300k
Jack Grealish — £300k
Bukayo Saka — £300k
Marcus Rashford — £300k
Omar Marmoush — £295k
Kai Havertz — £280k
Alexander Isak — £280k
Gabriel Jesus — £265k
Mason Mount — £250k
Reece James — £250k
Gianluigi Donnarumma — £250k
Declan Rice — £240k
Martin Ødegaard — £240k
Tijjani Reijnders — £230k
Phil Foden — £225k
Rodri — £220k
