Arsenal poised to lose Walcott

With days to go until the transfer window's close, Arsenal's Theo Walcott looks set to be one of the more high profile moves after the England forward rejeted the Gunners' offer of a new contract.

Walcott, who's present deal expires next summer, has been in discussions with Arsene Wenger ever since the departure of Robin Van Persie to Manchester United was confirmed. His refusal to sign a new deal however gives Arsenal the familiar dilemma of either cashing in before the transfer window closes or risk losing one of their primary assets for nothing in a year's time.

Chelsea had made enquiries last summer on Walcott's availability but with their summer signings, a move to either boyhood club Liverpool or champions Manchester City, who's moves for Scott Sinclair have stalled, is a more likely scenario.

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