Theo Walcott could be heading to Goodison Park.
Everton boss Sam Allardyce confirmed on Friday that the Toffees are in talks with Arsenal about signing the England international on a permanent basis.
sbobet Walcott, 28, has been linked with loan moves to multiple Premier League clubs but it appears Everton and his former club, Southampton, are the two frontrunners to sign him for a reported $27.2 million.Speaking ahead of Everton’s trip to Tottenham on Saturday (Watch live, 12:30 p.m. ET on NBC and online via NBCSports.com) Allardyce’s comments suggest that Everton are leading the race.
“If that’s at all possible that would be nice. It’s not imminent but negotiations are going on and we’re hoping to negotiate a permanent deal,” Allardyce said. “I don’t get optimistic otherwise I get disappointed. I’ll be very excited and enthused when someone, even if it’s not Theo has signed on the dotted line.
“Theo is not as risky (as new signing Cenk Tosun) because he’s proven. He’s scored 100 goals for Arsenal from wide positions as well as many assists. He has pace which we lack in this squad. We’re short of goals goals so to add power to our goal-scoring would be very important for me – and he’s only 28.”
