Walcott frustrated over contract negotiations
By Jonathan Chong on Sunday, January 4, 2009
Striker Theo Walcott is apparently frustrated with ongoing contract negotiations, according to the News of the World.
Walcott has come of age this season but suffered a shoulder injury which has more or less ruled him out for much of the remaining season.
Walcott's representatives feel he is being taken for granted, and a source close to Walcott told the News of the World: "The club said talks would start in October because they wanted to see how Theo started the season.
"Theo accepted that because he has the utmost respect for Arsène Wenger. Most people would agree Theo was one of Arsenal's best players until he picked up his latest shoulder injury.
"He was doing well for both his club and country but still nothing happened on the contract front.
"The fact is, he feels as if he's being taken for granted at the moment, as if people simply expect him to sign a contract."
User Comments
11Sonny
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 04:46 PM - Reply
We cannot afford to lose him!!!! He will be one of the greatest players in the world!! Please keep him Arsene!!
10femi
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 04:26 PM - Reply
i do belive walcot is right to demand for a new contract talk cos for every young player they need to settle down there minds and focus on there game. so mr or prf wenger should do that fast.we need the speedy toes called walcot
9fkassys Fr
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 01:40 PM - Reply
Mr. Arsene Wenger must take this matter seriously before the vultures flash the cash and woo Theo. Wenger must have learnt by now that Arsenal is not a grooming ground for other clubs. We must groom, nature and keep and this costs money!
8zabulon
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 12:28 PM - Reply
Walcott is brilliant, renew the contract please
7goonneerrs
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 12:23 PM - Reply
I am not Powerful enough in the club i have spoken to Wenger a few times i no him through my dad but all i know is that he would not treat Walcott like this and it has something to do with the board of directors ..
I no for a fact Wenger would not treat Walcott like this as this is all Wenger has been harping on about since we won the FA Cup back in 2005 so if Walcott was to leave as a result of this then i would give up hope and give up trust of our GAFFER!
6stev
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 10:52 AM - Reply
get him his new contract asap, we can't afford to lose a prospect like him.
And to mister Haahahahaha, are you forgetting how young this guy is?..
5jedi drewster
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 10:38 AM - Reply
don't get your knickers in a knot. jury's still out on him. he's shown glimpses only, and this is after being with us for 3 YEARS. he's also very injury prone, but then again so are 90% of our players.
4Haahahahaha
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 01:19 AM - Reply
One of Arsenal's best players....hahahha dont make me laugh....sorry but the jury is out on him - needs to be more consistent and NEEDS to score more goals.....
3solArsenal
Posted on 5 Jan, 2009 at 12:19 AM - Reply
this is another media story to crack our team,, Arsenal is very loyal to its players,, we never treat players like this.
2Jack Cornes
Posted on 4 Jan, 2009 at 11:01 PM - Reply
If this is true, then Arsenal sort it out, Mr Walcott will grow in his brilliant ability and be a real force in the team. So sort it out and renew his contract.
1foxy
Posted on 4 Jan, 2009 at 09:22 PM - Reply
This sounds like bs to me! Just part of the negotiation crap agents throw out every once in a while
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