Walcott injury could force Wenger's hand in transfer market

Arsene Wenger may be forced to re-evaluate Arsenal's January transfer plans following the loss of Theo Walcott to a knee injury which will rule the England forward out for the rest of the season and shatter his World Cup dream.

Arsenal confirmed on Monday evening tests had revealed the 24-year-old had damaged the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the closing stages of Saturday's FA Cup win over Tottenham and, after surgery, he will need at least six months of rehabilitation.