Arsenal near breakthrough in Declan Rice talks
- D. Rice is closing in on a contract renewal at Arsenal — 3 reports describe concrete progress on terms.
- The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by FootballTransfers (Arsenal Transfer News roundup referencing Romano and others), putting the renewal at roughly 90% to complete.
Story log
- 25 SeptStory opened — 10 sources (Sky Sports, FootballTransfers, LA Premier League, LiveScore (carrying FootballTransfers exclusive))
What the reports say
- Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage. — FootballTransfers (Arsenal Transfer News roundup referencing Romano and others)
- Reports say a new Declan Rice contract at Arsenal is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano described as saying the deal is 'really, really close' or 'imminent'. — Yahoo Sports (UK / Yahoo Sports syndicated piece)
- Arsenal are finalising a new five‑year contract for Declan Rice reportedly worth around £280,000 per week. — FootballPresse
- Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, with terms reportedly worth around £280,000 per week on a five‑year deal. — FootballTransfers
D. Rice is a 27-year-old attacking midfielder at Arsenal, rated 63.1 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (24.2% of available minutes). He brings 0.44 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 0.44 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rice.
- FFootballTransfers (Arsenal Transfer News roundup referencing Romano and others)Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage.Trusted 85%
Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage.
4 SeptRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK / Yahoo Sports syndicated piece)Reports say a new Declan Rice contract at Arsenal is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano described as saying the deal is 'really, really close' or 'imminent'.Mixed 50%
Reports say a new Declan Rice contract at Arsenal is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano described as saying the deal is 'really, really close' or 'imminent'.
1d agoRead full article → - FFootballPresseArsenal are finalising a new five‑year contract for Declan Rice reportedly worth around £280,000 per week.Mixed 50%
Arsenal are finalising a new five‑year contract for Declan Rice reportedly worth around £280,000 per week.
2d agoRead full article → - FFootballTransfersArsenal are on the verge of finalising a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, with terms reportedly worth around £280,000 per week on a five‑year deal.Mixed 50%
Arsenal are on the verge of finalising a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, with terms reportedly worth around £280,000 per week on a five‑year deal.
3d agoRead full article → - LLA Premier LeagueDeclan Rice is set to sign a new Arsenal contract until 2031 as the club prepare a long-term extension.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Declan Rice is set to sign a new Arsenal contract until 2031 as the club prepare a long-term extension.
3d agoRead full article → - LLiveScore (carrying FootballTransfers exclusive)Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice; talks are close to completion.Mixed 50%
Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice; talks are close to completion.
3d agoRead full article → - TTalkSPORT (syndicated/gossip coverage referenced in other reports)Multiple outlets report Arsenal will finalise a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice during the September international break and that the deal is close.Mixed 50%
Multiple outlets report Arsenal will finalise a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice during the September international break and that the deal is close.
3d agoRead full article → - AArsenalInsiderLocal/independent Arsenal coverage (ArsenalInsider) reports on how Declan Rice's contract talks with Arsenal are progressing as a developing story.Mixed 50%
Local/independent Arsenal coverage (ArsenalInsider) reports on how Declan Rice's contract talks with Arsenal are progressing as a developing story.
16 JunRead full article → - TTeamTalkTEAMtalk reports Arsenal are set to open contract renewal talks including Declan Rice as part of protecting the core of the squad; Rice linked with a new deal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 37%
TEAMtalk reports Arsenal are set to open contract renewal talks including Declan Rice as part of protecting the core of the squad; Rice linked with a new deal.
7 SeptRead full article → - SSky SportsDeclan Rice is reported to be prepared to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with talks about a new contract ongoing (paper‑talk report).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Declan Rice is reported to be prepared to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with talks about a new contract ongoing (paper‑talk report).
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