"His pace is one of his key strengths which we lack in this squad," said Allardyce last week. "We are short of goals so to add power in our goalscoring ability would be very important for me." Walcott, who has scored 108 goals in 397 matches for Arsenal, is surplus to requirements at the Emirates Stadium having made just 16 appearances this season. He has not made a Premier League start since April.After 12 years and 397 appearances, it looks like the end of an era for Theo Walcott.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 16, 2018
He is set to leave Arsenal for Everton.
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Providing there are no last-minute hitches, within the next 24 hours Walcott, Arsenal's longest-serving player, should become Allardyce's second signing of the transfer window.BREAKING: Theo Walcott at Everton training ground to discuss possible move from Arsenal. #SSN. pic.twitter.com/eRPFdkAuOd
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) January 16, 2018
Striker Cenk Tosun, a £28m arrival from Besiktas, made his debut at the weekend, playing an hour of the 4-0 defeat at Tottenham for mid-table Everton, whose progress under Allardyce has stalled after a promising start following his arrival in late November. "Theo's not as risky (as Tosun) because he's proven," added Allardyce. "He's scored 100 goals for Arsenal from wide positions as well as many assists."Theo Walcott completes Everton medical at Finch Farm ahead of his £20m-plus transfer from Arsenal https://t.co/9bKJa3R4qv pic.twitter.com/QVIfVi2tZh
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) January 16, 2018
Everton are close to agreeing a deal with Arsenal to sign forward Theo Walcott.
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) January 16, 2018
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