Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl would be open to seeing Theo Walcott make his return to St Mary's a permanent one.
The 31-year-old forward is on a season-long loan from Everton, having rejoined the club he left for Arsenal as a raw teenager in 2006.
Walcott was on target against the Gunners in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw at the Emirates Stadium.
Hasenhuttl has been impressed by both the attitude and performances of the former England international, who is enjoying life back on the south coast.
'I am very happy that he is comfortable here now and that he is happy to play for us and there is no reason why we should not think about keeping him longer here,' the Southampton manager said.