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Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah set for a massive 650 per cent pay rise on new five-year deal

The 18-year-old hotshot set to be handed a bumper new £2,000-a-week five-year contract by the Gunners

ARSENAL are ready to reward superkid Eddie Nketiah with a massive 650 PER CENT pay hike.

The 18-year-old striker could see his current £2,000-a-week contract replaced by a bumper new £15k-a-week, five-year deal.

 Eddie Nketiah is set for a staggering 650 per cent pay rise
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Eddie Nketiah is set for a staggering 650 per cent pay riseCredit: AP:Associated Press

Nketiah, who netted both goals in the Gunners’ 2-1 comeback Carabao Cup fourth-round win over Norwich, has ONE full season left on his current Emirates deal.

But talks on a new one are set to start in the next month.

Arsenal are keen to tie him down after wowing boss Arsene Wenger in pre-season.

He joined them after being released by rivals Chelsea four years ago.

 The hotshot is set to be offered a £15,000-a-week five-year contract
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The hotshot is set to be offered a £15,000-a-week five-year contractCredit: AP:Associated Press
 Arsene Wenger is keen to get the starlet tied down for the long-term
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Arsene Wenger is keen to get the starlet tied down for the long-termCredit: Reuters

Wenger is preparing to swoop for Ipswich’s midfield whizkid Tristan Nydam, 17.

Meanwhile, Mesut Ozil has hit back at critics, claiming: “I’ll always give everything for Arsenal.”


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The Gunners contract rebel looks increasingly likely to walk away on a free next summer after snubbing a mega-bucks new deal.

And unsettled Ozil — linked with a January switch to Manchester United — has been accused of downing tools this season.

But his man-of-the-match display in their 5-2 win at Everton earned a thumbs-up from majority shareholder Stan Kroenke.

And Ozil, 29, said: “It’s very nice to hear Kroenke’s comments.

“I’m happy here and do my job to 100 per cent, as I always have.

 Nketiah is one of the most highly-rated talents in the Arsenal academy
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Nketiah is one of the most highly-rated talents in the Arsenal academyCredit: Rex Features
 Eddie Nketiah scored both goals in the comeback win over Norwich in midweek
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Eddie Nketiah scored both goals in the comeback win over Norwich in midweekCredit: Getty Images - Getty

“I give everything and leave it all on the pitch for the team.

“As for whatever else happens, we will see in the future.”

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