What now for Walcott?

[Kano]

Too true. but i think Theo can be replaced somewhat easily whereas we are beggning to find out how difficult it is without RVP and Song.

as an individual player i'd agree, the same can be said for song. but given the fact we could lose our three most productive players from last season, his departure now would really hurt. we need some players that have been in the team before - gerv missed the second half of last season through form, podol, giroud and cazorla are new. diaby has never played with arteta or caz and vice versa. too many new partnerships, too soon.

if we can pay park for two games, then just give walcott the money and be done. whats the difference? at least theo will be on the pitch and contribute.

can arsenal really be said to be making 'a stand' if we have been paying over inflated wages to so many young players for years?

[selassie]

If Theo buggers off in January I'm pretty sure we'll replace him internally. Already there is talk of Gnarby being a "super talent". Ryo is out on loan, Chambo is already knocking on the door.

Am I happy with our options? No...in fact I think we need to upgrade the wing as it is but that's for another debate.

[IBK]

as an individual player i'd agree, the same can be said for song. but given the fact we could lose our three most productive players from last season, his departure now would really hurt. we need some players that have been in the team before - gerv missed the second half of last season through form, podol, giroud and cazorla are new. diaby has never played with arteta or caz and vice versa. too many new partnerships, too soon.

if we can pay park for two games, then just give walcott the money and be done. whats the difference? at least theo will be on the pitch and contribute.

can arsenal really be said to be making 'a stand' if we have been paying over inflated wages to so many young players for years?

I'd tend to agree. There has to be some consideration of psychological effect. Frustrating thing for me is that although I think Walcott would be no great loss as a winger, he will probably leave without ever having played in his favoured position for us. And i think that that is a great pity.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Stewart Robson believes Arsenal should cash in on Theo Walcott as he’s simply too inconsistent.

The England international looks set for a surprise move away from the Emirates after talks over a new deal at the club became deadlocked.

And ex-Gunners star Robson claims Arsene Wenger should get rid of the former Southampton man.

He told the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast: “If you’re spending £75,000 a week on a player then you need him to be consistent, he needs to be one of your main players. I’m not sure Theo Walcott is that player.

“He’s been too inconsistent during his time at Arsenal. Is he getting better? Is he going to be a top class player? I’m not so sure.

“He’s at his best when the game is stretched and he can come on as an impact player, but you can’t pay an impact player £75,000 a week."

Manchester City and Liverpool have been linked with the 23-year-old and Robson believes the Gunners can cope should Walcott leave the club before the end of the transfer window.

“Arsenal could get a bit of money for him now,” he added. “I don’t think Walcott will be missed if he leaves.

“If I was the manager or on the board, I’d be looking to sell him anyway because I don’t think he’s improved during the time he’s been at Arsenal."
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Sessegnon signs a 5-year contract extension at sunderland....how hard is it...geeez

[Niall_Quinn]

Sessegnon signs a 5-year contract extension at sunderland....how hard is it...geeez

He probably hasn't had his head filled with ideas he's the next Georgie Best.

[GP]

Sessegnon signs a 5-year contract extension at sunderland....how hard is it...geeez

Well Sessegnon is shit so it's not really relevant.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Well Sessegnon is shit so it's not really relevant.

[Olivier's xmas twist]

Sessegnon signs a 5-year contract extension at sunderland....how hard is it...geeez

True, but with no one coming in for him or likely to he knows he is better of staying at sunderland. Where as our players know if they get a better offer they may as well take it as they see it as they step up and to win something.

[AKBapologist]

Sessegnon signs a 5-year contract extension at sunderland....how hard is it...geeez