Arsenal are preparing to make Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain the latest member of their £100,000-per-week club.
Talks over a new five-year deal are set to get underway as the club look to keep hold of their talented England international.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as one of Arsene Wenger’s most important players in recent weeks - his brilliant display in Sunday’s euphoric FA Cup semi-final win over Manchester City underlining his growing status within the Gunners squad.
But there are major fears behind-the-scenes at Arsenal that they could be forced to sell Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer given his uncertain contractual situation.