talkSPORT · November 1, 2026

Declan Rice to become Arsenal’s joint best paid player – but still earns less than Mikel Arteta

Declan Rice is set to sign a new long-term contract with Arsenal that will make him a joint top earner at the club, though he will still earn less than manager Mikel Arteta. The midfielder, who joined for £105m in 2023, has 169 appearances for the Gunners and is entering the final two years of his current deal.