Overview
- Fabrizio Romano said Tuesday that talks between Arsenal and Declan Rice are in their final stages, with salary almost agreed and only contract length and final details left to settle.
- Reports say Rice’s wages would rise from about £240,000 a week to roughly £350,000 a week but the figure remains unconfirmed by the club.
- Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham in 2023 for a reported £105 million and currently has a deal that runs until 2028 with an option for a further year.
- Erik ten Hag confirmed on Tuesday that Manchester United tried to sign Rice in 2022, underscoring why Arsenal are moving proactively to keep him.
- Securing Rice would lock in a midfield leader who helped deliver the club’s league title, reinforce Arsenal’s strategy of matching top wages, and reduce the chance of rivals disrupting the squad.