Walcott told ESPN: 'I want to be an Arsenal legend. Thierry joined the club when he was 22 and I want to become an Arsenal legend like him, playing up front as well, which is a big factor for me. I've played on the right wing and had the opportunity to play up front a bit more so I think it's about time.'
The 23-year-old has refused to sign a new five-year deal worth £75,000 a week. His current contract ends at the end of the season.
It was reported the forward was asking for £100,000 a week, but he said: 'That speculation on the money side of it has never been me. That's not me. I'm not the sort of person who's influenced by money. I always make my decisions based on football and only football.
'Hopefully, something can be sorted out. I'll just wait for the club to get back to us now and go from there.
'It's a slow process. My last contract took over six months to happen. Hopefully, it can be sorted out. I've never said I wanted to go, I've always wanted to stay.
'It's one of those things that happens in the game. If it comes to it, if the club had to sell me, I'd be disappointed but, like I said, hopefully something can be sorted.'
Sept. 25, 2012.
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