€110m superstar makes Arsenal transfer admission

Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has admitted that he is keen to finalise a contract extension agreement with the club as soon as possible.

The England international has been an integral part of Mikel Arteta’s side since his arrival from West Ham United in 2023, and he is one of several players currently locked in contract talks with the Gunners hierarchy.

Arsenal are understood to be in advanced negotiations with Jurrien Timber, Martin Odegaard and Rice, while the club are also set to initiate discussions with Riccardo Calafiori’s camp next year as they look to secure the long-term futures of their most important players.

Rice, who has an Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) of €110 million, has started all 10 of Arsenal’s Premier League fixtures so far this campaign, despite increased competition for places at the Emirates Stadium, and he has now confirmed that fresh terms could be announced shortly.

“I've been extremely lucky that I've managed to play at such a consistent level throughout my career,” Rice told reporters ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League clash against Spain on Sunday evening.

“I'm a player that always sets myself targets, always pushes for more. I've always been stable in the clubs I'm at. New contract hopefully on the horizon soon.

“I'm extremely lucky I'm at a club like Arsenal where the manager shows me so much trust, I've 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.”

With Rice set to sign fresh terms at Arsenal, the club will soon be able to turn their attention to the transfer market, with several new faces expected to arrive in north London next year.

FootballTransfers understands there is internal belief that a deal for Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Junior may be finalised next summer, following their failed bid this year, while several alternative targets have also been lined up.

The likes of Kenan Yildiz (Juventus), Antonio Nusa (RB Leipzig) and Kevin Schade (Brentford) have all been heavily linked with an Arsenal switch in recent months, while the club are also keeping tabs on the centre forward market in the event that Viktor Gyokeres opts to leave the Emirates Stadium.

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