Arsenal are ready to open new contract talks with captain Cesc Fabregas.
The News of the World says Fabregas, 22, is tied to the Gunners until 2014 - but despite coining £90,000-a-week his salary is nowhere near the top Premier League earners.
Boss Arsene Wenger is aware Barcelona may make a bid next summer, with Fabregas knowing ex-Gunners team-mate Ashley Cole earns £120,000-a-week at Chelsea.