A constant distraction
Back in 2013, Walcott again left it until the final six months of his deal to pen his extension. This kind of approach is common among Premier League players – wait until the last minute, drag it out for as long as possible, make them desperate, and get the best possible deal as a result. With Arsenal pushing to finish as high as possible in the Premier League, and aiming to retain the FA Cup, they don’t need this kind of distraction. They’d do well to do what Liverpool and Raheem Sterling have done – leave it until the summer, and go from there.
