Arsenal weigh up bid for Sunderland winger Kieran Richardson Richardson, who started against Wigan Athletic, performed particularly well at left-back during Sunderland's narrow 2-1 defeat at the Emirates back in October and caught the eye of Arsene Wenger with his pace and technical ability, comfortably coping with the threat from England winger Theo Walcott. The former Manchester United player can also play on the left-side of midfield, or as a second striker behind a target man, although both Roy Keane and Steve Bruce have both complained during their time as Sunderland manager that the player does not know what his best position is. Although the transfer would come as a shock to many, the Telegraph Sport understands Richardson is interested in a return to his native London after four-and-a-half years in the North-East. The big advantage for Wenger would be Richardson's vast Premier League experience and the fact he could slot straight into the squad without the settling in period a player from abroad would need. Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has said he does not want any of his squad to leave in January and it would need a large bid from the Gunners to tempt the Black Cats to sell without a replacement lined up.