According to The Sun, Manchester City have entered preliminary talks with their star midfielder, Stephen Ireland, over a new contract that would see his wages doubled.
The 22-year-old has just over three years remaining on the deal he penned a little over a year ago, and currently earns around £30,000 per week.
Many pundits were amazed that Ireland was still bound to that contract after what was a tumultuous 2007-08 campaign, as he was all but out the exit door after a series of off-field controversies.
But the Cobh native regrouped over the summer and has been in stunning form this season, so much so that the inspirational Robinho has had to settle for being City's second-most influential player.
Clubs have begun to inquire after the self-exiled Republic of Ireland star, with Arsenal thought to be particularly interested, but the Sky Blues are desperate to keep hold of him as they - amazingly - battle against relegation.
Thus, the Citizens' Arab owners will bump the young prompter's pay up to £60,000 per week, putting him roughly on par with the likes of Micah Richards and Michael Johnson.
City are also pondering an improved deal for youngster Daniel Sturridge.
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