Walcott claimed yesterday that he was concentrating on playing and talks had not started despite Wenger saying they had previously.
Walcott, currently earning £90,000-a-week, wants over £100,000 in his new deal and has been linked with Liverpool.
Brendan Rodgers is considering a move for the England winger if he cannot convince Raheem Sterling to sign a new deal at the club.
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Arsene Wenger wants Theo Walcott to stay
But Wenger has reiterated his position and says he wants Walcott to stay at Arsenal.
“We start to negotiate with Theo to extend his contract. Personally I would like to keep him." he told beIN Sports.
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