Arsenal forward, Gabriel Martinelli has notified his club that he would be needing a pay rise if they want him to sign a new contract at the club.
The Brazilian wants the club to triple his current salary if he is to sign a new contract.
Martinelli currently earns in the region of £ 70,000 at Arsenal every week.
The Gunners are very keen to tie Martinelli down by giving him an improved contract but the Brazilian wants the club to triple his salary first before putting pen to paper.
The forward has emerged as one of the best young talents in European football.
Negotiations with the 21-year-old’s agents have started, but report says an agreement is not close.
There is, however, no panic from either party, with Martinelli known to be settled in London and keen to stay at the Emirates.
Martinelli scored one and assisted another in Arsenal’s 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday and the young lad has been instrumental to the club’s renewed form.