Top 10 highest-paid Premier League players currently ft. Erling Haaland & Bukayo Saka
Premier League is the richest football league in the world.
Being a part of a club in the English Premier League continues to be a part of a dream for many players. The English top division continues to set a benchmark with the intensity of games and financial power.
With this, many of the top stars are attracted to play in England. Only a few clubs can afford the record-breaking deals, and most of them are from the Premier League. Record-breaking television deals, soaring commercial revenues and ambitious ownership groups have transformed the English top flight into an ultimate destination for elite players who seek both sporting success and financial rewards.
Top clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United have footballers with high salaries in their squads. The data mentioned below has been taken from capology.com.
Premier League players with highest salaries
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| S.No | Player | Club | Weekly Salary |
| 1. | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | £525,000 |
| 2. | Virgil van Dijk | Liverpool | £350,000 |
| 3. | Bukayo Saka | Arsenal | £300,000 |
| 4. | Jack Grealish | Manchester City | £300,000 |
| 5. | Marcus Rashford | Manchester United | £300,000 |
| 6. | Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | £300,000 |
| 7. | Omar Marmoush | Manchester City | £295,000 |
| 8. | Phil Foden | Manchester City | £280,000 |
| 9. | Kai Havertz | Liverpool | £280,000 |
| 10. | Alexander Isak | Liverpool | £280,000 |
10. Alexander Isak
Alexander Isak holds the record for the most expensive transfer in the history of the Premier League. Liverpool signed a deal with Newcastle United to sign the Swedish striker for £125 million. The Reds are paying him £280,000 per week. He is yet to justify his price tag.
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9. Kai Havertz
The Germany international signed for Arsenal during the 2023-24 season. He has been a crucial part of the attacking front for the club. Kai Havertz was injured for most of the 2025-26 season and scored two goals in the Premier League. The Gunners are paying him £280,000 a week.
8. Phil Foden
Phil Foden was considered one of the most exciting players in England. Recently, he was not picked to represent the Three Lions at the FIFA World Cup 2026. In 50 games across all competitions, Foden scored only 10 times for Manchester City. He is being paid £280,000 per week to play in the EPL.
7. Omar Marmoush
Omar Marmoush arrived in the English Premier League during the 2024-25 season. He currently plays for Manchester City. Even though he is not included in the starting XI quite often, Marmoush has a salary of £295,000 per week. He looks set to join Tottenham ahead of the new season.
6. Bruno Fernandes
One of the well-known names in the English top division, Bruno Fernandes became a part of Manchester United in January 2020. Since then, he has been an important part of the club.
Recently, the Portuguese midfield maestro also broke the record for most assists in a single Premier League season after coming up with 21 assists. Fernandes is one of the highest-paid members of the Red Devils with a salary of £300,000 a week.
5. Marcus Rashford
With Casemiro gone, Marcus Rashford will be slightly easier on the pockets of Manchester United. He is coming back after spending his loan term with FC Barcelona. Man United’s head coach Michael Carrick wants to add him to his plans for the upcoming season. Rashford earns £300,000 per week with the Red Devils.
4. Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish is one of the most expensive players in the Premier League. He was signed by Manchester City for £100 million ahead of the 2021-22 season. His initial campaign with the club was quite good, but he was eventually loaned out to Everton in the 2025-26 season. Grealish will now return to Man City and is earning £300,000 a week.
3. Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka made his senior debut for Arsenal in 2019. Since then, the Englishman has been an important asset on the right flank for the club. The Gunners pay him £300,000 per week. Saka’s performances for Arsenal have not been very consistent recently due to injury issues, but he remains the highest-paid star in the squad.
2. Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk is the second-highest-paid English Premier League star on the list. He earns £350,000 per week, which also makes him the highest-paid player for Liverpool. The Dutch centre-back is currently set to continue for the Reds till the end of the 2026-27 season.
1. Erling Haaland
The Norwegian forward, Erling Haaland, is the highest-paid star in the English top flight. Manchester City pay him a whopping £525,000 a week. His performances on the attacking front justify his salary, having scored 162 goals across all competitions for his club. Haaland is coming off a very positive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, having netted seven goals in five matches.
Who is the highest-paid player in the Premier League?
Manchester City’s Erling Haaland earns a whopping £525,000 per week.
Who holds the record for most expensive Premier League transfer?
Alexander Isak’s £125 million transfer from Newcastle United to Liverpool holds the record.
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