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Rice sends Saka message as first Arsenal bid tabled

West Ham captain Declan Rice has congratulated Bukayo Saka on his new deal with Arsenal.

Saka has signed a new contract to 2027 with the Gunners, which includes a pay-rise to £300,000-a-week dependent on bonuses.

Rice and Saka are England teammates - with the former also a top summer target for Arsenal.

Writing on Saka's Instagram post, Rice said: "Congrats brother! Fully deserved (heart emoji) (clapping emoji)."

In Germany, it's claimed Arsenal made a first offer of £70m for Rice this week.

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