LONDON: 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.
Discussions progress smoothly but slowly. We are on a good road but in this situation, as long as nothing is signed, you are cautious,” Wenger said yesterday.
“But I am optimistic we will get to a happy conclusion. I was optimistic last week, but I am a bit more optimistic this week,” he added. REUTERS
