Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of securing contract extensions for three important members of their squad, following an agreement over manager Mikel Arteta’s long-term future.
The London club are keen to keep their key players at the Emirates Stadium, with Declan Rice expected to be the first to sign a new deal.
The 27-year-old England midfielder has become one of Arsenal’s most important figures since joining from West Ham in July 2023 for a fee of £105 million. Since then, he has made more than 160 appearances for the Gunners.
Rice’s current contract expires in June 2028, but reports suggest that both parties are discussing a two-year extension. The new deal is also expected to include a significant pay rise, with his current salary reportedly standing at around £240,000 per week.
After securing Rice’s future, Arsenal are aiming to conclude negotiations with captain Martin Odegaard and defender Jurrien Timber.
Their current contracts also run until 2028, but Odegaard’s impressive form at the start of this season and Timber’s importance at right-back have convinced the club’s hierarchy to pursue new deals for both players.
In this way, Arsenal are working to ensure the long-term stability of their sporting project by keeping some of the players who are most important to Arteta’s plans.