As reported by the Daily Mail, Newcastle United are interested in a January loan move for Arsenal forward Theo Walcott.

What's the story?

Newcastle have only scored 19 goals in 21 English Premier League matches this season and if they're to stay safe from relegation back to the Championship then they'll need to add some attacking firepower to Rafa Benitez's side in January.

One player they're reported to be interested in is out of favour Arsenal star Theo Walcott.

That's according to the Daily Mail, who say the Magpies are one of seven top-flight sides who are interested in a loan move for the England international.

Is he the answer to Newcastle's attacking woes?

Still got it?

Despite still being rated at £18m by Transfermarkt, Walcott is very much a fringe player at the Emirates these days, despite performing well more often than not when given the opportunity.

He's failed to start a single Premier League match all season, relegated to Europa League and League Cup duty by Arsene Wenger.

In those competitions he's done the job for the Gunners, scoring three and assisting five in Europe and helping Arsenal into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup.

He still has a cutting edge that would enhance the Newcastle attack with proven creativity and goalscoring skills at the level the Magpies require.

Bereft of other options and shopping on a budget, a loan move for the Arsenal man could be the perfect January move for Newcastle fans.

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