{
  "id": 12687932,
  "title": "Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rice-close-to-agreeing-new-arsenal-deal-12687932",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T18:43:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/rice-close-agreeing-arsenal-deal-183026454.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Declan Rice is nearing an agreement on a new long-term contract with Arsenal, according to multiple sources. The England midfielder, who joined the club from West Ham for £105 million in July 2023, has become an essential player for the Gunners. His current deal is set to expire at the end of next season, but recent reports suggest that discussions over a new contract are well underway.\n\nThe 27-year-old has made over 150 starts for Arsenal since his arrival and is considered a key player for England as well. Manager Thomas Tuchel has praised Rice, stating that he is one of the best midfielders in Europe. It is reported that Rice will receive a substantial salary increase, moving from his current £240,000-per-week pay to a level comparable to the club's highest-paid player, Bukayo Saka, who earns approximately £350,000 per week.\n\nThis development follows the announcement of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's new four-year deal with the Premier League champions on Wednesday. The news of Rice's potential new contract comes as a significant update for the Arsenal fans and media alike.",
  "summary": "Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Rice close to agreeing new Arsenal deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/rice-close-to-agreeing-new-arsenal-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-07T18:30:21.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}