Arsenal finalising new Theo Walcott contract
Published 00:00 08/05/09 By By Mirror Sport
Arsenal are putting the finishing touches to a new long-term contract for winger Theo Walcott.
The England star, 20, has agreed a four-year deal worth £60,000-a-week, as revealed in Mirror Sport three weeks ago.
Walcott's new contract is a timely boost for the Gunners after their Champions League exit to Manchester United this week - which left many fans calling for major new investment in the club.
Dutch striker Robin van Persie is set to follow suit with a new five-year deal in the next few weeks.
But defender Gael Clichy is out for the rest of the season with a back injury.
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