Declan Rice is preparing to lock in his future at Arsenal, with the club ready to present the midfielder with a new contract that would keep him at the Emirates Stadium until at least the summer of 2031, according to talkSPORT.
In related managerial news, Mikel Arteta has agreed to a substantial pay rise alongside a long-term extension, a move intended to reward his success over the past season and potentially extend his tenure beyond ten years, as reported by The Guardian.
Meanwhile, at Liverpool, Julian Ward is poised for a second appointment as sporting director. The club is currently finalizing its succession plan following the departure of Richard Hughes, with The Times confirming the development.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Chelsea have identified Samger FC’s 15-year-old Gambian midfielder Adama Jeng as a target. In contrast, Alejandro Garnacho is drawing attention from La Liga clubs after struggling to make an impact during his loan spell at Aston Villa, the Mail notes.
Tottenham faced a setback to their commercial backing as sponsor Sidiz triggered an early termination clause to exit its partnership by the end of October. At Nottingham Forest, Bayern Munich are reportedly among the clubs expected to make inquiries for Morgan Gibbs-White next summer, per talkSPORT.
On the international stage, Fabrizio Romano reports that Argentina have offered coach Lionel Scaloni a new long-term contract extending through the 2020 World Cup. Additionally, Manchester United are exploring options to replace prospect JJ Gabriel, with Lens teenager Mezian Mesloub identified as a potential candidate.
In other sports, Henry Pollock has signed a new deal worth £450,000 annually to remain at Northampton Saints until at least 2029, securing his availability for England past the upcoming World Cup. In Formula One, organizers are hesitant to cancel the upcoming races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi due to the conflict in the Gulf region, citing significant financial risks.
F1 cancelling Qatar and Abu Dhabi sounds scary. Hope they prioritize safety over money.
15-year-old at Chelsea? Clubs really are scouting children now. It feels wrong.
Wait, Liverpool appointing Ward again? Isn’t this the second time? Confusing moves there.
Good news for Arsenal fans. Keeping Rice and Arteta long-term shows serious ambition.