Declan Rice Approaches New Long-Term Deal with Arsenal

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice is in advanced negotiations for a new long-term contract with the club, which is expected to include a substantial wage increase. The 27-year-old England international joined Arsenal from West Ham United for £105 million in July 2023 and has become a crucial player, contributing to the club's first Premier League title in 22 years last season.

His current contract is set to expire at the end of next season, but discussions for an extension began earlier this year and have made significant progress. Rice currently earns £240,000 per week, with the new terms likely to bring him closer to Arsenal's highest-paid player, Bukayo Saka, who earns approximately £350,000 per week.

Rice has made 165 appearances for Arsenal and has won 80 international caps for England since switching from the Republic of Ireland in 2019. He withdrew from the recent England squad but is expected to return for Arsenal's match against Leeds.

This contract development follows Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta signing a new four-year contract.