SkySports - Walcott suprised by attention Theo Walcott's agent insists the Southampton teenager is surprised by all the speculation surrounding his client. Arsenal and Chelsea are thought to be battling it out for Walcott's signature with Southampton confirming they have had two offers for the forward. Walcott's representative Warwick Horton admitted the youngster is shocked by all the attention on him, but that he is ambitious to play at the highest level. "I think he's been very surprised with the interest and hype around himself," Horton told Sky Sports News. "The fact he's scored goals live on Sky against Luton and also in the FA Cup last week and also scoring on his debut at Leeds has created a lot of interest. "The timing is never perfect, he loves Southampton as a club and it has been an unsettling time for the player. "But he is an ambitious lad and wants to train and play with the best players so he can try and take his career onto the next level. "I think it is well documented that Arsenal have got an interest in the player, but it is really between the two clubs at the moment to discuss that matter." When asked if Arsenal was Walcott's preferred option, Horton was remaining coy saying: "I think the lad feels that's a difficult question to answer." Horton believes the youngster has the potential to be as a good as Wayne Rooney. "He's got potential to be as successful as Rooney, but he would probably liken himself to Henry just due to the style of play and pace, but certainly he would aspire to be as successful as Wayne," added Horton.