French giants Monaco are considering a £34million January swoop for Arsenal star Theo Walcott.
The England forward has been sidelined with an abdominal strain and has not played since the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Marseille in September.
But manager Arsene Wenger is unlikely to let the 24-year-old leave the club while Walcott is believed to be happy to stay at Arsenal.
In demand: Monaco are weighing up a stunning £34million bid for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott
Monaco, whose summer signings included Radamel Falcao and Joao Moutinho, lie second in Ligue 1, tied with Paris Saint-Germain.
Wenger will want to keep Walcott for Arsenal's own title push, which Mikel Arteta firmly believes is on.
‘When I arrived here we were in a very difficult position and we turned it around in a way that no-one ever in Premier League history has done,’ said Arteta. ‘Last year, the same thing again.
‘I don’t think that’s happened through coincidence twice in 24 months. I believe in the mental strength we have and the togetherness we have when bad moments come.
'They will come, through the season. We can’t expect to win every game.'
Sidelined: Walcott has struggled with injury of late but did score for England against Scotland at Wembley
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