Declan Rice

Arsenal are preparing to open talks with Declan Rice over a new long-term contract that would extend his stay at the Emirates Stadium well beyond 2028. The England midfielder’s current deal runs until June 2028, but club executives are eager to reward his impact since joining from West Ham United last year and secure his future through the next decade.

According to sources close to the club, Arsenal are planning to schedule a meeting with Rice and his representatives in the coming months to discuss an extension that could potentially run until June 2031. The move reflects the Gunners’ growing …