Arsenal anxious as Theo Walcott stalls over new five-year deal

THEO WALCOTT has raised the possibility of a shock Arsenal exit as he is reportedly refusing to commit his future to the club.

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Theo Walcott is yet to make a decision about his Arsenal future

Walcott, who turns 26 on Monday, is the club's longest-serving player but his current £90,000-a-week contract runs out next year.

The Sun claim Walcott's Arsenal future is in doubt as he is in no hurry to sign a new deal.

It is believed he would rather wait until this summer to make a decision.

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Arsene Wenger wants Theo Walcott to sign a new deal

But Arsenal want him to sign a new five-year deal that will make him one of their highest-paid players.

Walcott has found playing time increasingly limited in recent weeks after returning to action following his recovery from a serious knee injury.

He was left on the bench for the FA Cup quarter-final victory over Manchester United on Monday.

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