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West Ham have made England international Theo Walcott a £25million ­target.

The Arsenal winger was out of favour at the Emirates ­during the latter part of the season. He also lost his place in the England squad under Gareth Southgate.

Walcott was clearly frustrated at his lack of game time in the 3-5-2 system ­introduced by manager Arsene Wenger. He showed immense restraint in not going public with his problem with the ­omission. But at 28, he has still to reach his peak as a player.

He harbours dreams of ­making the England squad for the World Cup next summer, and knows that will be an impossible dream if he is a regular substitute at ­Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Manuel Lanzini is set for a bumper new contract that would bring him in line with West Ham’s top earners.

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The Argentinian stepped up last season following ­Dimitri ­Payet’s ­departure to Marseille and was one of the club’s top creators.

That form didn’t go unnoticed away from the London Stadium, with interest registered from rival clubs, but the Hammers are keen to keep Lanzini and are ready to hand him a deal with improved terms.

* ARSENAL and bitter rivals Spurs are battling for versatile Charlton defender Ezra Konsa. The 19-year-old was a member of England’s World Cup-winning Under-20 squad.