Arsenal are working to secure continuity around their manager and three core members of the squad. TEAMtalk reported on 4 September that negotiations with Mikel Arteta had gone well, while talks over new contracts for Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber were advancing.\n\nAccording to the report, the club expect the remaining details of Arteta's deal to be resolved in the coming weeks. For the three players, the report points to progress but provides no confirmed terms, durations or signing dates. The Standard carried the development on 7 September and attributed the claims to TEAMtalk.\n\nArsenal have not announced a new contract for any of the four names. Until the club or the parties issue confirmation, the agreements, timelines and all financial details remain unconfirmed.\n\nSTATUS: REPORTED TALKS — the discussions and progress are reported by TEAMtalk; Arsenal have made no official announcement.\n\nSOURCES: TEAMtalk, 4 September 2026 — https://www.teamtalk.com/arsenal/mikel-arteta-contract-news-arsenal-three-new-deals-odegaard-timber-rice · The Standard, 7 September 2026 — https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news-live-arsenal-fc-chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-done-deal-b1284294.html