I think Liverpool's approach has been exactly right. Maybe this 'public statement' is one last attempt to make the lad hold his nerve, but even so we can't commit the club to the amount of money Arsenal are offering. Rooney, when he moved, had proved himself at the highest level. Walcott is not there yet. He looks to be a very good talent, but so was Pennant at his age and what is he worth now, £4/5 mil?