Walcott rejects Arsenal deal

There has been no official offer from City but Roberto Mancini admires the forward with the Italian having retained an interest in Walcott throughout the summer.

With Adam Johnson having departed for Sunderland and his initial replacement, Scott Sinclair, having seen his move from Swansea City to the Etihad Stadium break down, Walcott's potential availability may move Mancini to lodge a bid, although Liverpool have also been linked with the England international.