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Analysis of Arsenal’s January transfer window 2017/18

By Kian Long

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks on before the match between Sydney FC and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 13, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 13: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger looks on before the match between Sydney FC and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 13, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) /
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images)
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 20: Theo Walcott of Everton during the Premier League match between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park on January 20, 2018 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Tony Marshall/Getty Images) /

Losing Theo Walcott to Everton

Kicking off this analysis of Arsenal’s January transfer window is the deal between Walcott and Everton. Theo Walcott has always been a prized asset to Arsene Wenger, even if he had faced a lot of criticism during his stagnated career.

When he arrived from Southampton, everyone tipped him to be the next big thing, but it didn’t work out that way. He didn’t quite reach the heights that he had set himself, however Arsenal did receive quite the return for their investment.

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Theo Walcott scored 108 goals for Arsenal during his career; can any player who hits the century milestone be considered a ‘flop’? Although he may have been frustrating to watch at times, and he never did find his best position, Theo Walcott will always have sentimental love at the Emirates.

Arsenal needed to move on if they wanted to progress, and the Englishman took it well. He showed great sportsmanship to not answer any questions about the state of Arsenal at the time f his departure, and once again reiterating his respect for Arsene Wenger.

He now finds himself at Everton, playing under Sam Allardyce. He has brief experience with the former England coach, and he’s hit the ground winning by scoring twice and providing an assist in his first two games for the Toffees.

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