Theo Walcott given deadline by Arsenal to sign new contract

Arsenal set two-week deadline for in-form Walcott to sign new deal to keep him at Emirates | UPDATED: 22:50 GMT, 30 December 2012 Arsenal want Theo Walcott's long-term future secured within the next fortnight. Club officials are working to set up a second round of formal contract discussions with the player and his representatives in the next 14 days. Arsenal are increasingly optimistic a deal can be reached.