Arsenal are closing in on a new contract for Declan Rice, with the midfielder set to be rewarded for his importance to Mikel Arteta's side.
Arsenal are closing in on a new long-term contract for Declan Rice after the England midfielder emerged as one of Mikel Arteta's squad's most important players.
The 27-year-old has been in talks for several months over an improved deal , and the process is now understood to be at an advanced stage.
Rice's new contract would reportedly see a significant increase on his current £240,000-a-week salary, putting him closer to Bukayo Saka's level.
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