Arsenal forward targeted by West Ham in £26million deal

West Ham will try and prize Theo Walcott to the Olympic Stadium next season, according to the Brentwood Gazette.

The Hammers are reportedly planning an audacious £26million bid as they look to push on after their remarkable season which has kept them in contention for the top four.

It is alleged that Slaven Bilic will facilitate Walcott's desire to play down the middle.

Walcott is still struggling to nail down a regular place in

's line-up and could consider the switch should it be offered.