Arsenal are planning to reward Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber with new contracts following the defeat in the Champions League final.
Mikel Arteta’s team were dealt the heartbreak of losing the final in Budapest on spot-kicks after Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed from 12 yards.
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But the Gunners will be more than motivated to go again next season with big plans to keep trying to improve the squad.
But alongside bringing in new players, Arsenal want to ensure they are securing the futures of their top players, with Rice and Timber the two main priorities.
Arsenal want to give Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber new deals
Arsenal are planning to continue talks with both Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber regarding new contracts, according to BBC Sport.
Both players have just two years remaining on their current deals, and there is real hope that they will extend their contracts this summer.
The Gunners have been in talks with Timber for quite some time, and finally, it seems as though an agreement is close to being found.
Arsenal are yet to start talks with Rice over a new deal; however, the club have made it very clear that they plan to give him a new contract.
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Rice and Timber have been two of the most important players in this Arsenal team and two of the best players in Europe in their respective positions.
Patrick Vieira believes both Rice and Timber would have started for the Invincibles, proving just how good the duo have been this season.
Arsenal ready to make Mikel Arteta the Premier League’s biggest earner
Meanwhile, Arsenal are ready to make Arteta the Premier League’s best-paid coach by giving him a new deal worth around £20 million per season.
Pep Guardiola was earning similar during his time at Manchester City, and now Arteta could be handed a similar contract.
Arsenal paused contract talks with Arteta towards the end of the season to focus on winning the Premier League and Champions League.
The North London club remains confident that he will eventually agree to sign a new deal, but there is an air of caution at the Emirates Stadium.
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