Arsenal will reportedly attempt to tie 27-year-old English international Declan Rice to a new contract in the coming months.

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Declan Rice has prompted Arsenal to plan talks with his entourage over a new contract, following his impressive performances in recent months. Andrea Berta has defined the English midfielder’s renewal as one of his priorities for the remainder of the 2025/26 season.

So, the Gunners are ready to approach Rice’s representatives to open talks for a new contract in the coming months. Berta has already “touched base” with the Englishman’s camp, having contacted his entourage last year to confirm “Arsenal’s intention” to begin discussions in 2026. The player currently earns £ 240,000 a week in wages, with his contract running until June 2028.

How has Declan Rice fared at Arsenal?

Declan Rice has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since joining Arsenal from West Ham United in a deal worth £105 million in July 2023. The 27-year-old was already among the world’s most promising young midfielders during his time with West Ham. However, he has taken his game to the next level in the last two and a half years.

The English international has made nearly 150 appearances thus far for Arsenal while chipping in with 20 goals and 30 assists. Meanwhile, Rice’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs. However, Arsenal will not entertain any offers for the former West Ham captain in the summer transfer window.

What next?

Widespread reports have linked Declan Rice with Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. Their interest makes sense, considering the Arsenal mainstay is one of the world’s best midfielders. However, several updates have also suggested that the Gunners do not intend to entertain any offers for the former West Ham midfielder in the summer transfer window.

The latest update has revealed that the Premier League table-toppers plan to hold talks with Rice’s entourage over a new contract in the coming months. Andrea Berta has already “touched base” with the Englishman’s camp, having contacted his entourage last year to confirm “Arsenal’s intention” to begin discussions in 2026.

The 27-year-old English international currently pockets £240,000-a-week wages, with his deal running until June 2028. However, Rice’s latest terms will likely take him to the upper echelons of earners at the North London club, with Arsenal ready to hand him a five-year contract. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the player.