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Soccer-Walcott ends doubts by signing new Arsenal deal

January 18, 2013 12:15
LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - England winger Theo Walcott ended months of speculation on Friday by agreeing a new long-term deal at Arsenal after convincing manager Arsene Wenger to play him in his preferred centre forward position. The 23-year-old's contract was up at the end of the season and Wenger had said he was worried the ex-Southampton man would leave after top names such as Robin van Persie and Cesc Fabregas quit the Premier League club in the last two years.

Soccer-Wenger optimistic over Walcott's Arsenal future

January 11, 2013 09:15
LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said he was "optimistic" that England international Theo Walcott will commit his long-term future to the London club and sign a new deal. Barely a week goes by without the Frenchman being asked whether progress has been made on persuading top scorer Walcott to stay at the Emirates Stadium. Walcott, who has hit eight Premier League goals this campaign, is out of contract at the end of the season,
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