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.