Top 10 clubs with the highest wage bills in 2016/17

2) Manchester United – £265m

Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic significantly increased Manchester United’s wage bill when they arrived

Jose Mourinho’s arrival signalled the end of dilly-dallying and going for second-choice candidates to take over the hot seat at Old Trafford and the club meant business by breaking the transfer record to re-sign Paul Pogba for £89m.

However, their biggest signing was Zlatan Ibrahimovic – a transfer coup of epic proportions as they signed him for free after his contract at PSG came to an end. Together, they elevated the squad to a trophy-winning side that has qualified for the Champions League yet again after a brief hiatus.

At £290K per week, Pogba is now the highest earner at the club while club captain Wayne Rooney earns £250K per week. Ibrahimovic reportedly takes home £230K per week while the only other player to earn £200K or more is David De Gea at £200K per week.