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The top 5 Premier League forwards’ weekly salary list is exposed!

1:10pm, 11 October 2025【Football】

In the Premier League, the world's number one "gold dollar football" league, goals are the hardest currency. But when you see this list of top shooters' weekly salaries, you will find that high salaries are not always equivalent to a stable output of goals. This list is more like a mirror, reflecting the club's management's gamble, fans' expectations and reality.

Recently, a weekly salary list for Premier League forwards has been circulated on the Internet. The figures are staggeringly high. However, what is more thought-provoking than the numbers is the completely different situations and reviews of the players on this list. It raises a stark question: Is this money worth spending?

Let’s take a look at the list first:

1. Haaland — £525,000/week

2. Malmouche — £295,000/week

3. Isaac — £280,000/week

4. Havertz — £280,000/week

5. Jesus — 265,000 pounds per week

Example of "you get what you pay for": Haaland

Haaland, who is at the top of the list, has a weekly salary of up to 525,000 pounds, which can be called a break-up lead. But few would question his value. Since joining Manchester City in 2022, he has used his scoring machine attributes to help the team win championships and set numerous records. With a terrifying efficiency of more than one goal per game, he perfectly explained the "principle of expensiveness." This salary is a double affirmation of his super ability and commercial value, and is a veritable "hard currency".

The "most controversial" combination: Arsenal's two-star

The most eye-catching thing on the list, and the one that most arouses discussion among fans, is Arsenal's two stars - Havertz and Jesus.

Jesus (weekly salary 265,000 pounds): A recognized "tactician", but not a "goal-scoring" terminator. His fighting, linking and coordination are crucial to the team's frontcourt, but the criticism of "lack of sharpness in front of the goal" has always been around. Now with the arrival of new players, it is doubtful whether he can maintain his main position. Fans can't help but ask: Is it a misallocation of resources to pay such a high salary for a forward who may not be able to start consistently and whose scoring efficiency is not high?

Havertz (weekly salary of 280,000 pounds): He is the "king of controversy" on this list. Since joining Chelsea, his performance has been like a roller coaster. Sometimes he has a sudden flash of inspiration and scores key goals, sometimes he is invisible on the field. Although he found his form late last season, defining him as a "forward" and paying him the team's top salary has always made some fans feel "unsatisfied." Does a player with "unstable performance" really deserve a higher status and salary in the team than Isaac (also £280,000) who is more efficient in scoring goals? This is the biggest mystery surrounding Havertz.

"Promising future" and "potential risks"

Isak (weekly salary of 280,000 pounds): His talent is visible to the naked eye, and his world-class performance is enough to cheer fans. But high salaries also mean higher expectations and pressure. He needs to continue his output in the new team and use stable goals to completely dispel the outside world's doubts about his "high salary and low ability". His performance will directly determine whether Liverpool's investment is a great value or a premium.

Malmouche (weekly salary 295,000 pounds): As the second player on the list, his situation is the most special. Manchester City spent a lot of money to buy him, but in front of him stood the unshakable Haaland. He earns a weekly salary of nearly 300,000 pounds, but his main role may be as a substitute or winger. Paying such a sky-high weekly salary to a "super substitute" is a foresight to prepare for a rainy day, or is it an extravagant waste of resources from a wealthy family? This will be something he needs to prove all season long.

Conclusion: Behind high salaries are expectations and shackles.

This weekly salary list is far more than just a pile of numbers. It's a big debate about "value." Haaland's existence defines what a top-paid player should be. The Arsenal double stars, Malmouche and others have become the focus of discussion on "cost-effectiveness" and "team building ideas".