Shaka Hislop comments on Theo Walcott to West Ham United speculation

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David Moyes’s West Ham United have been linked with Arsenal’s Theo Walcott in the January transfer window.

Shaka Hislop has suggested to ESPN FC that Arsenal attacker Theo Walcott would not be a good signing for West Ham United.

According to The Sun, West Ham are interested in signing Walcott from Premier League rivals Arsenal in the January transfer window.

It has been reported by the British tabloid that the Gunners are willing to sell the England international attacker if a suitable offer comes on.

It has also been claimed that Arsenal want as much as £30 million in order to part company with the 28-year-old, who can operate as a forward or as a winger.

The Sun has credited Southampton, Everton and Newcastle United with interest in Walcott as well.

Former West Ham and Newcastle goalkeeper Hislop does not believe that Walcott would be a good signing for the Hammers.

Hislop told ESPN FC while discussing Walcott to West Ham speculation: “Not for me, no. We have been waiting for 10 years for Theo Walcott to deliver on his promise.

“I just don’t see that happening. I also don’t feel that it’s not a good fit, certainly not West Ham right now.”

Meanwhile, former West Ham defender Tony Gale believes that Walcott should leave Arsenal in the January and said on the Transfer Centre show on Sky Sports Main Event last Thursday morning (11:09am, January 4, 2018) when asked if Walcott needs to leave Arsenal: “Yes, I think he does for his own good.”

Walcott has played only 50 minutes of Premier League football so far this season, according to WhoScored.

In five Europa League appearances for Arsenal so far this campaign, the 28-year-old has scored three goals and provided two assists.