Rooney is Manchester United’s sole representative on the top 10 list, whilst five Manchester City players and three Chelsea players, along with Mesut Ozil of Arsenal make up the remainder of the Premier League ‘rich list’.
Surprisingly, not a single Liverpool player features in the top 10, despite paying big fees for players such as Christian Benteke and Roberto Firmino this summer.
Premier League Top 10 Highest-paid Players (estimated £-per-week before tax)
1
Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) - £260,000
2
Sergio Aguero (Manchester City) - £240,000
3
Yaya Toure (Manchester City) - £240,000
4
Eden Hazard (Chelsea) - £220,000
5
David Silva (Manchester City) - £200,000
6
Mesut Ozil (Arsenal) - £190,000
7
Raheem Sterling (Manchester City) - £180,000
8
Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea) - £170,000
9
Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City) - £170,000
10
John Terry (Chelsea) - £160,000
Source : DSG
Source: DSG