Theo Walcott claims Olivier Giroud’s wife stopped him from joining Everton

Everton star forward Theo Walcott has been in fine form since arriving from Arsenal during the last winter transfer window.

The 29-year-old has scored two goals and assisted two others in nine league appearances for the Toffees this term, and established himself as a regular for manager Marco Silva’s side.

Had things been different, Walcott shouldn’t have been the only player that switched Arsenal for Everton.

France international striker Olivier Giroud was also close to sealing a move to Goodison Park in the summer of 2017, with former boss Ronald Koeman revealing to Dutch Football magazine VI upon his sack last October that the player was in the building to sign before deciding to remain in London at the very last moment.