Theo Walcott has revealed the deciding factor in his move to Arsenal back in 2006, while claiming he snubbed interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool.
Walcott enjoyed a meteoric rise to prominence after graduating to Southampton's senior squad at the age of 16 in 2005.
The winger became the Saints' youngest ever player and goalscorer during his debut season with the first team, attracting attention from Arsenal in the process.
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The Gunners forked out an initial fee of £5 million to bring Walcott onto their books in January 2006, and he went on to become a key member of Arsene Wenger's squad.