ARSENE WENGER insists Theo Walcott was never on the market this summer.
The Arsenal forward has repaid hiss boss’ faith with a return of seven goals in nine games – including two in the win over Swansea.
Walcott, 27, was linked with a number of club in the transfer window with many doubting he could perform at the highest level.
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But Wenger stood by the former wonderkid he signed from Southampton in 2006 and claimed he has finally managed to unlock his potential.
He said: “I haven’t spoken to anybody because I was not ready to let him go. I always wanted to keep him.
“What I have seen of him this season is that he lets the passion for the game come out of his body. That's what you want from him.
"I've felt that, since he's played with more freedom, maybe he lets his feelings come out a bit more and is less calculating: 'Can I do that or can I not do that?'
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“He plays with more freedom and more desire. He has a less restricted attitude and that shows you that he is a completely different player."
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