UEFA Champions League winners Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal winger http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Theo-Walcott-c34873 in the summer transfer window.
The Blues are expected to make a bid for the England international after sensing Walcott is looking for a move away from the Emirates Stadium. Walcott’s current contract comes to a close with just a year remaining, but he has not yet signed a new deal with
the Gunners.
Along with Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in also signing the Arsenal forward but the Blues remain favourites. It is highly unlikely the Ligue 1 side will be able to match any bid http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 make for the youngster in the near future.
Walcott has improved over the past few seasons, which earned him a place in the England squad for the European Championships. Having made his debut for the Three Lions in 2006, Walcott has made 28 appearances and has scored four goals for his country.
He has featured for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 at the under-16 international, under-17 international, under-19 international and under-21 international levels. He is considered one of the most exciting upcoming players for both club and country, which is why he has attracted
interest from many top European sides.
Walcott began his footballing career with local side Newbury in 1999, scoring more than a 100 goals in his only season with the club. After a brief spell with Swindon Town, he joined Southampton in 2000, where he was promoted to the senior side in 2004.
He was spotted by Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger in 2006 and signed with the Gunners in the summer. He made a total of 21 appearances for Southampton, along with four goals during his time at the club. He got off to a flying start at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429, setting up a goal
against Aston Villa on his debut in the Premier League.
With a total of 220 appearances in all competitions for Arsenal, with 42 goals and 40 assists, Walcott is exactly the sort of player Chelsea need as they prepare for the upcoming season. The young forward has great pace and ball control that has improved
over the years, he would do well with the Champions League winners.
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