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Arsenal attacker Willian prices himself out of Inter Miami escape

Arsenal attacker Willian has seen a move to Inter Miami fall through over personal demands.

The Sun says Willian wanted around £8.7million a year - £167,000 per week - to play in MLS which is too much for David Beckham's side.

It's a blow for boss Phil Neville who hopes to offload Mexican international Rodolfo Pizarro this month to a club back home in Liga MX.

That would then free up a designated overseas player spot which Neville wanted to use for Willian, 32, before his demands proved too much.

Out-of-sorts Gonzalo Higuain is the club's current top earner, bagging an annual salary of £4.19million or £80,500 per week.

Willian's Arsenal contract expires in 2023 but he wants to quit the Gunners after a difficult first season.

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