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| Theo Walcott joined Arsenal on this day 10 years ago |
Victor Wanyama have opened talks with Southampton over a new contract, according to reports.
The 24-year-old is rumoured to be a target for Arsenal, who were understood to preparing a bid in the summer.
But the Daily Telegraph claim Wanyama representatives have spoken to Southampton officials.
Arsene Wenger has paid tribute to Theo Walcott on the tenth anniversary of him joining the club.
"Theo is very intelligent,” Wenger told Arsenal Player.
"He always had pace and his movement off the ball was always perfect.
"I think he is much more conscious of teamwork and he has improved as well in his finishing. He is absolutely deadly compared to 10 years ago. He needed many chances to score a goal and today he can finish very well. His final ball and his technique are much better.
"Ten years here, that shows as well that he loves Arsenal and I’m convinced he will give us much more in the next five years than the last five because he is a player who is always moving forward and trying to do better. He has a very positive attitude."
Arsenal have made an approach for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The London Evening Standard say he 20-year-old is once again considering his options after failing to cement his place in the PSG midfield.
Rabiot was linked with a move to the Emirates in the summer but opted to remain in Paris.
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