Arsenal want star Premier League winger to replace Liverpool target Theo Walcott

ARSENAL are reportedly lining up a move for Southampton's Saido Mane as a replacement for Liverpool target Theo Walcott.

Arsenal Transfer Round up - summer 2014

The Metro claims that Arsene Wenger is a big fan of the 22-year-old, impressed by his displays after watching summer midfield target Morgan Schneiderlin.

It is believed that the Gunners are worried about losing Walcott after talks over a new contract stalled.

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Theo Walcott has been linked with a move to Liverpool after talks over a new Arsenal deal stalled

The England international is a free agent in 2016, and has apparently caught the eye of Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers in recent times.

Whether Southampton are willing to sell Mane remains to be seen, with the Senegalese only joining the south-coast club last September from Red Bull Salzburg.

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