Chelsea offer ‘Paul Pogba money’ to Kante

After the 2018 January transfer window, news outlets all reported on the top earners in the Premier League.

Man United’s Alexis Sanchez is highest paid player in the Premier League. The Chilean earns a staggering £500,000 per week at Old Trafford.

Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil is the second highest earner on £350,000 per week.

While Paul Pogba is the third in the list as the French star pockets £290,000 per week.

According to reports in the Times, Chelsea are willing to significantly up Kante’s pay-packet to be on par with Pogba.

Chelsea have offered N’Golo Kante a new contract worth nearly £290,000 a week, which would make him the club’s best-paid player.

Kante has been offered a five-year deal worth up to £15 million a season, which roughly doubles his present wage.

So will Kante accept the new deal? The Times hint that’s the case, noting that Kante hasn’t asked to leave the Blues, while Chelsea are refusing to consider any sale.

Eden Hazard next in line, The Times also note that Chelsea are planning a new contract offer for Eden Hazard as well.

Hazard, who is linked with a move to Real Madrid, earns £220,000 per week right now at Chelsea.

The Blues are also willing to offer Hazard an increase in wages to around £290,000 per week.

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