Theo Walcott backs Aaron Ramsey for emotional return to Arsenal

Theo Walcott has backed Aaron Ramsey for an emotional return to Arsenal in January.

The Southampton forward was speaking during an interview with TalkSPORT via The Express about his former teammate.

Ramsey looks certain to end his Juventus nightmare when the transfer window reopens.

Several clubs have been linked with the 30-year-old, with Newcastle, Everton and Arsenal all previously tipped to move.

Ramsey made over 350 appearances for the Gunners previously, spending 11 years at the Emirates Stadium.

The Wales midfielder has been in fine form for the national team and helped them secure a place in the World Cup play-offs this week.

His club football has fallen off a cliff though and leaving Juventus in January looks like the only option.

He will want to be a part of the Wales squad if they qualify for the World Cup and be in decent form heading into it.

Walcott thinks Ramsey would jump at the chance to return to Arsenal.

He told TalkSPORT, via The Express: “Do you know what, it would be lovely, it would be fantastic for him to come back to the Premier League.

“I feel like he would want to, definitely, and some part of me in my head is thinking he would love to come back to Arsenal.

“I just do, something about that would tick a box. But obviously, it’s one of those things.

“For me, he’s a leader, he’s a workhorse and he’s still playing for his country.”

Arsenal should move on from Ramsey

The Wales star was a good servant to the Gunners for over 11 years but perhaps the time isn’t right to bring him back.

Although he’s still playing well for Wales, he’s barely played at all for Juventus during 2021/22.

Ramsey still has plenty left to offer but it would provide Arsenal with another short-term fix.

The Gunners have Granit Xhaka as an experienced option and perhaps there needs to be an emphasis placed on future planning.

Ramsey returning to Arsenal would certainly be romantic but the Gunners aren’t in a position to prioritise sentiment.