Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advance

Arsenal 27yo hoping for contract extension as talks advance Declan Rice has admitted he’s hopeful a new contract with Arsenal is on the horizon, with the Gunners pushing to tie him down to an extension. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images Speaking in an England press conference over the international break, Declan Rice discussed the stability he’s had throughout his club career so far, and his hope that he’ll soon be able to extend his Arsenal contract. “I’ve been extremely lucky that I’ve managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career,” Rice said . “I’m a player that always sets myself targets, always pushes for more. “I’ve always been stable in the clubs I’m at. Like you said then, new contract hopefully on the horizon soon. I’m extremely lucky that I’m at a club like Arsenal, where the manager shows me so much trust, I have so many teammates who put so much energy and effort into me. “I’m extremely lucky that I don’t have to worry about that stuff. It makes playing football a lot easier.” Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Mikel Arteta also hinted at a new deal for Rice recently, saying: “My feeling is that he’s very happy here, in every conversation I have with him, and he wants to continue here for the long term. It will be a matter of time before we sort that.” Fabrizio Romano had reported last month that Arsenal were advancing very well on a new contract for the midfielder, with the salary agreement almost there, as well as the length of the contract and the final details. Romano added that Arsenal consider Rice a crucial player, and he’s loved by everyone within the club, from his teammates to the club hierarchy. So he’s now expected to put pen to paper soon. Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images Sami Mokbel also recently wrote for the BBC that Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term deal, with talks underway since March and the process at an advanced stage. Mokbel claimed that Rice would receive a significant increase on his current £240,000-a-week deal, putting him in the region of £350,000-a-week. Rice’s current deal lasts to 2028, so it’s understandable that he’s one of the key players Arsenal are focusing on in contract talks. The Gunners won’t want him to enter the final year of his contract without any progress on a new one. Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images