Theo Walcott is on the verge of signing a fresh contract extension with Arsenal in the coming weeks. The winger had signed a contract two years back in 2013. Fresh reports suggest that Arsene Wenger has started negotiations with the English midfielder. It is believed that Wenger will have a tough time convincing Theo Walcott, who is not very happy with his role in the team.
Theo Walcott remained out of action for almost the entire last season due to a serious injury. After almost a year, the English international has returned to shape and is slowly recovering his form. In the current scenario, Walcott has many competitions in his position. With the likes Alexis Sanchez, Danny Welbeck, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, etc in his squad, Arsene Wenger is finding it difficult to make a room for the England international.
Theo Walcott is slowly attaining the age where a footballer generally reaches the prime of his career. It is the perfect time for him to be a frontline player and establish himself as one of the best in the World. While nobody doubts the immense talent of Theo Walcott, it is also true that Walcott is extremely injury prone. He has been put for a considerable amount of time in almost every season in the previous years and thus, still has not been able to establish himself as one of the best players of Arsenal.
Not getting regular first team action can be a reason for Walcott not signing a fresh contract extension. But this is also true that whichever big club he joins, he would have to fight for his place in the starting lineup. He has grown as a player under Arsene Wenger. The manager knows him in an out, his strengths, and weaknesses. It is always an advantage to play under a manager who knows the player. Also, he knows the atmosphere of the club as he has grown in Arsenal. A change of club at this crucial stage of his career may prove to be harmful to him.
A contract extension of Theo Walcott will be beneficial for both the club as well as the player. Arsene Wenger will also get an additional option in the midfield and it will only increase their squad strength. Wenger is ready to offer Theo Walcott a new contract. It is now up to the player to choose wisely and decide whether to continue for Arsenal or look for new clubs in the upcoming seasons.