The midway point of the January transfer window is rapidly approaching and Manchester City and Manchester United are still awaiting their first new arrivals of the month.
Little business is expected from treble winners City as Pep Guardiola focuses on his attempts to build on a historic season by becoming the first club to claim four consecutive Premier League titles. It seems likely outgoing business will dominate the headlines at the Etihad Stadium as midfielder Kalvin Phillips continues to be linked with a move to Premier League rivals Newcastle United.
Erik ten Hag is reportedly keen to add to the United squad as he looks to move on from a challenging first half to the season that has left his side nine points adrift of the top four and out of the Champions League.
It seems the wage bills on both sides of Manchester will be subject to change over the coming fortnight - but which 11 City and United players are ranked in the 25 highest paid Premier League stars according to popular management simulation FM24?
Figures are correct as per FM24 but may not represent the actual wages of named players.
1. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 29: Jack Grealish of Manchester City and Marcus Rashford of Manchester United interact during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 29, 2023 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
2. Josko Gvardiol - Manchester City
FM24 Weekly Wage: £200,000
3. Mason Mount - Manchester United
FM24 Weekly Wage: £200,000
4. Kai Havertz - Arsenal
FM24 Weekly Wage: £220,000