Arsenal's Theo Walcott wanted by Southampton as club eye reunion 11 years after selling him for £10m

  • Theo Walcott left Southampton for Arsenal in high-profile move in 2006
  • The England international could be set for sensational return to the Saints
  • Walcott has struggled for regular action at the Emirates Stadium this term 

Theo Walcott could become the next high-profile star out of the door at Arsenal, with Southampton keen on a reunion with their former youth product in January.

The 28-year-old is yet to start a Premier League fixture for Arsene Wenger's side this season, and has had to settle for action in the Europa League and League Cup. 

And his struggles for first-team action this campaign could see him leave the north London outfit alongside fellow stars Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could be set for a sensational return to Southampton in January
He left the Saints in 2006 for the Gunners

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott could be set for a sensational return to Southampton in January 

The 28-year-old is yet to start a Premier League fixture for Arsene Wenger's side this season

With just 18 months left on his current £110,000-a-week deal at the Emirates, the Daily Express report that Arsenal have no plans to extend his contract. 


That news has alerted Southampton, who sold the England forward to the Gunners in 2006 as a £10million teenager — and are understood to be willing to pay around £12-15m when the transfer window reopens.

The Saints have struggled for goals under Mauricio Pellegrino, managing just five goals in their opening seven Premier League fixtures.

And Walcott — who became the youngest player to play for Saints when he made his debut, aged just 16 years and 143 days, in 2005 — would provide much-needed firepower. 

However the St Mary's outfit face competition, with Inter Milan keen while fellow top-flight clubs Everton and West Ham are understood to have shown an interest. 

The 28-year-old forward has 18 months left on his current £110,000-a-week deal at the club

The 28-year-old forward has 18 months left on his current £110,000-a-week deal at the club