Arsenal Reportedly Set to Discuss New Deal With Rice Amid Real Madrid Interest
According to ESPN's Transfer Talk, Real Madrid have shown interest in Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, prompting Arsenal to plan talks aimed at keeping him at the club.

Arsenal are preparing to open discussions with Declan Rice in an effort to secure his future at the club, according to a report from ESPN's Transfer Talk column.
The report states that Real Madrid have expressed interest in the England midfielder, who joined Arsenal from West Ham United in 2023.
ESPN's Transfer Talk did not provide further details on the timing of the planned talks or the terms Arsenal might offer, and neither club has publicly commented on the report.
Rice has been a regular fixture in Arsenal's midfield since his transfer, and speculation regarding his future is likely to continue as the transfer window approaches, per the report.
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