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title: 'Arsenal Nears Saka Deal, Eyes Rice Extension in 2026'

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Arsenal are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Bukayo Saka over a new contract, and plan to discuss an extension with Declan Rice in 2026.
Club’s current priorities
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, things are relatively calm around Arsenal at the moment, largely because Gabriel Jesus has returned from injury and Kai Havertz is also close to coming back. The club’s main focus is now on renewals rather than January signings, as they prefer to secure their current core, though injuries or unexpected situations could still change plans.

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Saka, Timber and Rice
Arsenal are expected to soon accelerate talks on Saka’s new deal, with an agreement described as close and likely to be the next renewal completed. Jurrien Timber is in a similar situation, with the club also working on his contract. In addition, Arsenal intend to open talks over a new deal for Declan Rice in 2026, underlining that contract negotiations, rather than transfers, are the club’s central task right now.

