Arsenal are the dominant force in English football right now, and with the vast majority of their best players in their mid to late twenties, it is a team that can hold together and dominate for the rest of the decade and beyond.
One of the challenges the Gunners will face is to keep the world-class players who are already at the club in place for the long term.
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Massive wages must be committed to contract renewals – although in Declan Rice’s case, that could be priceless.
The 27-year-old midfielder is probably the best in the Premier League right now, and in the last 24 hours, the BBC claimed that a deal for a new and improved contract was close to being struck.
Rice’s current deal expires in the summer of 2028. Arsenal opened talks with Rice and his camp in March, and according to the BBC, he is about to receive a significant salary increase if he re-signs.
They stated that his £240,000 a week salary will be increased to £350,000 a week – which will bring him in line with the club’s top earner right now, Bukayo Saka. – Captain Martin Ødegaard can also look forward to a new and better contract.
Rice has already made up his mind and wants to sign a new contract with Arsenal.
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Romano wrote on social media: “Arsenal are closing in on new deal for Declan Rice after Mikel Arteta – plan 100% confirmed.
“Rice has already decided to stay and sign soon, with the final details of the new deal now being discussed.”
As mentioned, manager Arteta has just signed a new contract himself, and that deal was announced on Wednesday.
After Arteta and Rice, captain Martin Ødegaard and right-back Jurriën Timber will be the next to sign on the line.
Arsenal’s wage budget will skyrocket in the coming months and years – but if the switch is that they win Premier League after Premier League, it’s a financial commitment well worth making.
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