Declan Rice close to new Arsenal contract

Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term contract with Arsenal, with negotiations between the two sides at an advanced stage, according to the BBC.

The 27-year-old England international has become one of the key players for the Gunners since joining the club from West Ham in 2023. His current contract runs until the end of next season.

The new agreement is expected to come with a significant pay rise. Rice currently earns around £240,000 per week, with his salary potentially being brought in line with that of Bukayo Saka.

The news comes just one day after Mikel Arteta signed a new contract with Arsenal until 2030.