Rice close to signing new Arsenal contract

Rice confirmed he is close to signing a new long-term contract extension at Arsenal, which will make him a joint top earner alongside Saka.

Declan Rice has confirmed he is close to signing a new contract with Arsenal. BBC Sport first revealed on 7 October that the midfielder was set to sign a new long-term deal at Emirates Stadium.

Speaking before England's game against Spain, the 27-year-old said: "A new contract is hopefully on the horizon soon and I'm extremely lucky to be at a club like Arsenal where the manager shows me so much trust and team-mates who put so much energy in to me."

Rice's current deal expires in 2028 but he is now expected to extend his tenure in north London. The new contract will put him alongside Bukayo Saka as Arsenal's top earner. Rice arrived from West Ham in 2023 in a deal worth £105m.