Overview
- Arsenal have begun formal discussions to extend Declan Rice’s contract, with reports saying the club wants to secure his future as part of a wider retention push.
- Sources report Rice’s current deal runs until 2028, giving Arsenal negotiating leverage while they seek improved long-term terms.
- Journalist Nicolo Schira and other outlets say Rice turned down a large offer from the Saudi Pro League in recent months, though that bid has not been independently confirmed.
- Multiple reports link Real Madrid with interest in Rice, making Arsenal’s move to open talks aimed at reducing the risk of a high-profile transfer battle.
- The club is also preparing renewal talks for Martin Odegaard and Jurrien Timber, a strategy intended to keep the core that delivered the 2025/26 Premier League title and sustain Arsenal’s challenge in Europe.