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Wenger positive Walcott will stay at Arsenal

ESPN staff
March 31, 2012
Theo Walcott is a key performer for Arsene Wenger © PA Photos
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Arsene Wenger feels Theo Walcott has improved on a technical level, with the Arsenal boss confident a new contract with the forward will be thrashed out in the summer.

Walcott joined Arsenal in 2006 from Southampton to widespread acclaim, with the hype surrounding the then teenager intensifying when he was taken to the World Cup.

In the past six years, Walcott has shown flashes of brilliance but has also frustrated in equal measure. He has often come in for criticism for his distribution but during Arsenal's fine recent run the 22-year-old has been an impressive performer.

Wenger is hopeful of tying Walcott to fresh terms as he believes he is improving as a player.

"We are in the situation [with him] as we are in with Van Persie - it will be sorted out at the end of the season," Wenger said.

"He is playing very well. I think he has improved his technical level a lot, his links with other players and his calmness in front of goal. For me he is developing very well."

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