Arsenal are confident that Declan Rice will sign a new long-term deal with the club. Following the agreement with Mikel Arteta, the Gunners' hierarchy is keen to resolve the future of one of the team's key players.
The 27-year-old midfielder's current contract runs until 2028, with Arsenal able to extend it for another year. However, fresh negotiations could see Rice commit his future to the club until 2031.
The international break may provide an opportunity for both parties to advance talks. Rice has left the England squad due to injury and will not feature in upcoming national matches.
Despite the summer signing of Bruno Guimaraes, whom Arteta was interested in, Rice's position within the team remains solid. The midfielder continues to play a crucial role in the manager's plans.
Rice joined Arsenal from West Ham in the summer of 2023 for £100 million and is poised to make his 200th appearance for the London club this season.
