Arsenal’s contract extension talks with Bukayo Saka have progressed and are advancing, with the Gunners also optimistic about Jurrien Timber and planning to extend Declan Rice’s deal next.
Sami Mokbel reports for the BBC that Arsenal’s attempts to tie Bukayo Saka down to a new long-term deal have progressed and are continuing to advance amid a growing expectation an agreement will be reached.
Saka will reportedly become one of Arsenal’s best-paid players when the deal is confirmed, though he’s already one of the club’s top earners.
Mokbel adds that Arsenal have also opened talks over a new deal for Jurrien Timber, with optimism in that case as well.
With negotiations for those two going well, Mokbel reports that Declan Rice is set to be next. It appears formal negotiations with Rice’s camp haven’t started yet, but it’s not set to be long now.
As it stands, Saka has a deal lasting until 2027, whilst Timber and Rice have contracts ending in 2028. Saka is obviously the priority, and it seems his new deal is also the closest to being done.
With Timber and Rice, Arsenal are just making sure to stay ahead of a potential future problem.
Arsenal have already extended a few contracts this year, with the likes of Gabriel Magalhaes, William Saliba, Myles Lewis-Skelly, and Ethan Nwaneri all signing new deals.
David Raya and Leandro Trossard also received pay rises before the start of the 2025/26 campaign, but neither lengthened their existing contracts.
To get Saka, Timber, and Rice all extended this season as well would put Arsenal in a great position for the coming years.