Walcott Set For Contract Talks

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is rumoured to be set for contract talks later this week. The 23-year-old only has one year remaining on his current contract and so far there has been little rush by either party to get a new deal signed. However, Arsenal are apparently hoping to sort out the wingers future this week ahead of the start of pre-season. It is not known how keen Walcott is to stay in North London, but he has not given any suggestions that he is wanting to move on. Chelsea are the club that are showing the most interest in the young Englishman, but Italian champions Juventus have also been strongly linked in the past twelve months as both clubs look to add a touch of pace to their sides. While Robin van Persie’s contract situation remains the clubs number one priority this summer, they are also equally keen on keeping Walcot...