Would he be a useful short term option ?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering loaning out Theo Walcott in order to give him greater first-team opportunities.
Walcott, 18, has struggled to break into Wenger's starting XI, and is currently fourth choice behind the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Eduardo and Nicklas Bendtner.
Arsenal consider Theo Walcott loan move
Development: Theo Walcott may be loaned out
Wenger recognised Walcott's potential when he signed him for £13 million as a 16-year-old from Southampton, but the England international has yet to establish himself as top-class Premier League striker, occasionally appearing out of his depth.
Now, it seems, Wenger has conceded that if Walcott's development is to progress at a faster pace, then a temporary move elsewhere will reap benefits.
According to the Mail, a number of Premier League clubs were contacted yesterday about taking the 18-year-old forward until the end of the season.
Walcott's confidence may have been dented in recent weeks, especially after Tuesday night's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of North London rivals Tottenham, but he has shown glimpses of immense promise.
He scored twice against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, earning rave reviews from the media.
However, Wenger has yet to be convinced, even claiming last week that "he is not where I would like him to be".
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly considering loaning out Theo Walcott in order to give him greater first-team opportunities.
Walcott, 18, has struggled to break into Wenger's starting XI, and is currently fourth choice behind the likes of Emmanuel Adebayor, Eduardo and Nicklas Bendtner.
Arsenal consider Theo Walcott loan move
Development: Theo Walcott may be loaned out
Wenger recognised Walcott's potential when he signed him for £13 million as a 16-year-old from Southampton, but the England international has yet to establish himself as top-class Premier League striker, occasionally appearing out of his depth.
Now, it seems, Wenger has conceded that if Walcott's development is to progress at a faster pace, then a temporary move elsewhere will reap benefits.
According to the Mail, a number of Premier League clubs were contacted yesterday about taking the 18-year-old forward until the end of the season.
Walcott's confidence may have been dented in recent weeks, especially after Tuesday night's 5-1 thrashing at the hands of North London rivals Tottenham, but he has shown glimpses of immense promise.
He scored twice against Sparta Prague in the Champions League, earning rave reviews from the media.
However, Wenger has yet to be convinced, even claiming last week that "he is not where I would like him to be".
….but I meant no way should we be interested. As the article says, he appears out of his depth at the top level (at this stage of his career anyway) and I wouldn’t want him.
They have one thing that Walcott don't. Excellent vision and game intelligence.
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