By David Kent
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Rising England star Raheem Sterling could be heading to Arsenal in a deal which would see Theo Walcott sign for Liverpool.
Walcott's current deal expires at the end of the season and manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly prepared to cash in on the winger after seeing talks over a new contract hit the skids.
The Arsenal boss is a huge admirer of Sterling and, according to The Sun, is prepared to offload Walcott plus 8million in his bid to sign the Liverpool winger in January.
Swap deal: Walcott (right) could be offloaded to Liverpool in an attempt by Arsenal to sign Sterling in January
Earlier this month, Sterling added to the uncertainty over his Liverpool future by withdrawing a tweet that was meant to reassure Anfield fans.
Sterling, who became the country's third youngest international in 100 years after making his debut against Sweden on Wednesday night, sent out mixed messages on Twitter by claiming he was going to sign a new deal on his 18th birthday next month - then removing the message.
International duty: Sterling made his England debut on Wednesday
It followed claims that his advisers were asking Liverpool for 50,000 a week.
Walcott is believed to be holding out for 90,000, but the Arsenal hierarchy are unprepared to meet his demands.
The winger, who will undergo a fitness test before today's North London derby, will be free to talk to other clubs from January 1.
This article is just bull.... Wenger will never do that....He may sell him but he will not do this swap.....Sterling is not that good where u wd wanna pay 12-13 mn (Walcott's value if sold, may be more) + 8 mn = Approx 21 mn for 17 yrs old....walcott is much better than him...He is improving with every game, more sensible in front of goal and crosses. Wenger please don't let him go
- GunnerforLife , Bangalore India, 17/11/2012 18:44
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