Former Southampton midfielder Carlton Palmer has told Football FanCast in an exclusive interview that he would not sign Theo Walcott if he had the opportunity to.

This comes after reports claimed that Walcott is set to sign for the Saints permanently after initially joining the club on loan from Everton last October.

The 32-year-old has had his problems with injury this season, but he has been able to make a bit of an impact when fit. Earlier in the campaign, he managed to grab a goal for Ralph Hasenhuttl's men against former side Arsenal and provide an assist in an exciting 3-3 draw with Chelsea.

Nevertheless, Palmer has been left feeling underwhelmed by talk of Walcott extending his stay at St. Mary's.

"I'm not a fan of Theo Walcott. I'm not a fan of him," the retired England international told FFC.

"I think Theo is one of those players that burst on the scene with enormous talent and he's still in that mode now. He's coming into his early 30s; he's still in that same boat - don't know whether he's a winger or a centre-forward.

"You'll get a good game out of him. You know, he's got blistering pace and always had blistering pace, doesn't really know how to play the wide game, hence why he left Arsenal, hence why he's had to leave Everton under [Carlo] Ancelotti. For me, he's a player I wouldn't be signing."

While Southampton look like they could be bringing in Walcott permanently, the Saints may have to watch Danny Ings leave this summer.

The English striker, whose contract expires at the end of next season, continues to be linked with a move away from St. Mary's.