Arsenal near breakthrough in Declan Rice talks
- D. Rice is closing in on a contract renewal at Arsenal — 1 report describe concrete progress on terms.
- The reporting is well-sourced (99% credibility), led by Sports Mole (reporting Romano/X post), putting the renewal at roughly 79% to complete.
Story log
- 31 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 31 Oct6 new sources: The Mirror, Goal, Sports Mole (reporting Romano/X post), Sports Mole — now 17 tracking the story
- 7 OctHeadline refreshed as the story develops
- 7 Oct1 new source: The Mirror — now 11 tracking the story
- 25 SeptStory opened — 10 sources (Sky Sports, FootballTransfers, LA Premier League, LiveScore (carrying FootballTransfers exclusive))
What the reports say
- Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal's talks with Declan Rice are reaching the 'final stages' as the club advances towards a new long-term deal. — Sports Mole (reporting Romano/X post)
- Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage. — FootballTransfers (Arsenal Transfer News roundup referencing Romano and others)
- Arsenal are on the verge of securing Declan Rice on a new long-term contract that would match the club's highest wages. — Goal
- Reports that Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term Arsenal contract with wages reported in various outlets at club-top levels. — SportsAdda
D. Rice is a 27-year-old attacking midfielder at Arsenal, rated 65.6 overall by Field Insider's model. In his prime years, he has been a fringe squad member this season (34.7% of available minutes). He brings 0.61 goal contributions per 90 (0 goals, 0.61 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Rice.
- SSports Mole (reporting Romano/X post)Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal's talks with Declan Rice are reaching the 'final stages' as the club advances towards a new long-term deal.Trusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal's talks with Declan Rice are reaching the 'final stages' as the club advances towards a new long-term deal.
20 OctRead full article → - FFootballTransfers (Arsenal Transfer News roundup referencing Romano and others)Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage.Trusted 85%
Arsenal are reported to be closing in on contract agreements with players including Declan Rice as club seek to protect the squad; Romano is cited across coverage.
4 SeptRead full article → - GGoalArsenal are on the verge of securing Declan Rice on a new long-term contract that would match the club's highest wages.Mixed 51%
Arsenal are on the verge of securing Declan Rice on a new long-term contract that would match the club's highest wages.
7 OctRead full article → - SSportsAddaReports that Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term Arsenal contract with wages reported in various outlets at club-top levels.Mixed 50%
Reports that Declan Rice is close to signing a new long-term Arsenal contract with wages reported in various outlets at club-top levels.
8 OctRead full article → - YYahoo Sports (UK / Yahoo Sports syndicated piece)Reports say a new Declan Rice contract at Arsenal is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano described as saying the deal is 'really, really close' or 'imminent'.Mixed 50%
Reports say a new Declan Rice contract at Arsenal is imminent, with Fabrizio Romano described as saying the deal is 'really, really close' or 'imminent'.
24 SeptRead full article → - FFootballPresseArsenal are finalising a new five‑year contract for Declan Rice reportedly worth around £280,000 per week.Mixed 50%
Arsenal are finalising a new five‑year contract for Declan Rice reportedly worth around £280,000 per week.
23 SeptRead full article → - LLA Premier LeagueDeclan Rice is set to sign a new Arsenal contract until 2031 as the club prepare a long-term extension.ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Declan Rice is set to sign a new Arsenal contract until 2031 as the club prepare a long-term extension.
22 SeptRead full article → - LLiveScore (carrying FootballTransfers exclusive)Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice; talks are close to completion.Mixed 50%
Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice; talks are close to completion.
22 SeptRead full article → - TTalkSPORT (syndicated/gossip coverage referenced in other reports)Multiple outlets report Arsenal will finalise a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice during the September international break and that the deal is close.Mixed 50%
Multiple outlets report Arsenal will finalise a new long‑term contract for Declan Rice during the September international break and that the deal is close.
22 SeptRead full article → - AArsenalInsiderLocal/independent Arsenal coverage (ArsenalInsider) reports on how Declan Rice's contract talks with Arsenal are progressing as a developing story.Mixed 50%
Local/independent Arsenal coverage (ArsenalInsider) reports on how Declan Rice's contract talks with Arsenal are progressing as a developing story.
16 JunRead full article → - FFootballTransfersArsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long-term contract for Declan Rice; fresh terms expected shortly.Mixed 47%
Arsenal will use the September international break to finalise details of a new long-term contract for Declan Rice; fresh terms expected shortly.
22 SeptRead full article → - TTeamTalkTEAMtalk reports Arsenal are set to open contract renewal talks including Declan Rice as part of protecting the core of the squad; Rice linked with a new deal.ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 35%
TEAMtalk reports Arsenal are set to open contract renewal talks including Declan Rice as part of protecting the core of the squad; Rice linked with a new deal.
7 SeptRead full article → - SSky SportsLive transfer/contract coverage notes Declan Rice is close to penning a new Arsenal contract, citing BBC and other sources.Low-trust 28%
Live transfer/contract coverage notes Declan Rice is close to penning a new Arsenal contract, citing BBC and other sources.
7 OctRead full article → - SSky SportsDeclan Rice is reported to be prepared to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with talks about a new contract ongoing (paper‑talk report).ConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 28%
Declan Rice is reported to be prepared to commit his long-term future to Arsenal, with talks about a new contract ongoing (paper‑talk report).
25 SeptRead full article → - SSports MoleArsenal are making encouraging progress on a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, though no final deal has been announced.Named sourceLow-trust 27%
Arsenal are making encouraging progress on a new long-term contract for Declan Rice, though no final deal has been announced.
3 OctRead full article → - TThe MirrorDeclan Rice set to be offered new contract by ArsenalConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 21%
Declan Rice set to be offered new contract by Arsenal
31 OctRead full article → - TThe MirrorDeclan Rice poised to sign a new contract with ArsenalConcreteNamed sourceLow-trust 21%
Declan Rice poised to sign a new contract with Arsenal
7 OctRead full article →