Arsenal close to extending Declan Rice's contract

Arsenal is close to agreeing a contract extension with midfielder Declan Rice, with negotiations reportedly progressing and only final terms outstanding.

• Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano said negotiations between Arsenal and Rice are progressing positively, though the extension's duration and final clauses remain under discussion.
• Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham in summer 2023 for about 116.6 million euros, with his current contract running until June 2028.
• Arsenal has reached a separate agreement with coach Mikel Arteta to extend his contract until June 2030.