Top 5: Who are the highest paid players in the Premier League?

1. Gareth Bale – £31.2m

There’s a clear leader when it comes to the biggest-earner in the Premier League but there’s a bit more to the story behind the number. Way out in front at an eye-watering £31.2m is Tottenham Hotspur’s Gareth Bale. However, as part of the season-long loan deal agreement with Real Madrid, it’s reported that Spurs are contributing 50% of the salary and the Spaniards the other half. This means that the North London side are paying the Welshman around £15.6m annually, which would still put him joint with Raheem Sterling.