Theo Walcott must sign new Arsenal deal or risk being sold: Arsene Wenger
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned winger Theo Walcott that he may be sold in the January transfer window if he fails to sign the contract he has been offered.
|Last Updated: Sep 22, 2012, 12:51 PM IST|Source: Bureau
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has warned winger Theo Walcott that he may be sold in the January transfer window if he fails to sign the contract he has been offered.
With the England wide-man`s current deal set to expire next summer, the Gunners are believed to have made an offer worth €95,000 per week.
Walcott has played only a bit-part role so far this season, and the Frenchman has admitted he hopes to have his contract situation resolved quickly.
"I haven`t picked him, it`s true, and it`s quite a good question," Wenger told the Daily Mirror.
"I still hope to sign him and the next two months will be vital because, after that, the longer this situation lasts the more difficult it is.
"Let`s hope we can find a solution in the next two months but the fact he doesn`t play regularly at the moment is right, but it`s not necessarily linked with his contract situation."
After a number of infamous contract stand-offs with key players such as Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri in recent years, Wenger has seemingly taken a stricter approach to the dealing of Walcott.
However, Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly interested in the Gunners man, whilst Liverpool were strongly linked with a move for him during the summer.
"It will depend on the needs of the team and the club [as to whether Arsenal will sell in January]," said the Frenchman. "We can afford to go to the end [of the contract] if needed.
"No player is happy when he doesn`t play."
Goal.com
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts.
Cookies Setting
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device and the processing of information obtained via those cookies (including about your preferences, device and online activity) by us and our commercial partners to enhance site navigation, personalise ads, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More information can be found in our Cookies and Privacy Policy. You can amend your cookie settings to reject non-essential cookies by clicking Cookie Settings below.
Manage Consent Preferences
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work or you may not be able to login.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advert as well as help measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we may not know when you have visited our site, and may not be able to monitor its performance.