Wenger to unleash Walcott as a striker

Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, is ready to use Theo Walcott as a striker.

The England winger has barely featured for the Gunners this season, after spending months out with a knee injury. Walcott is now fully fit and is expected to feature against Swansea on Monday night.

Wenger had previously used him on the wings, but now wants to realise his long-term plan for the player.

“It’s not too late for him. I think his position will be as a striker. I have worked with him in both situations, as a striker and as a wide player,” Wenger said.

“The quality of his runs is so fantastic with the pace he has, and he is a good finisher now.

“When he was younger, he rushed in front of goal but he has improved now.

“He can be transformed. He is naturally gifted and can play in this position. Olivier Giroud has different qualities: he can head a ball and he plays with his back to goal. Theo is a runner who is capable of going in behind.”

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