Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has admitted that he is "dead excited" about the club's return to the Far East.

The Gunners enjoyed a successful tour to Asia last year and are once again set to train and play matches in Malaysia, China and Hong Kong.

Walcott says that the players are well aware of how much the tour means to the supporters.

"I am dead excited. It will be great to see the fans," Walcott told Arsenal Player.

"It means a lot to them because they never really get to see us in person. As players we get to see a different side to the game, seeing fans who may never be able to come to the Emirates.

"It makes their dreams come true and that is what we want to do. They love the club so much, they love the players and they want to be close to us. They're proper fans and all want the club to do well. It is fantastic for us to see another side of it."

Walcott only has one year left on his current deal with Arsenal and is due to undergo talks over his future at the club soon.