Tag: Wilshere
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Hazard would love playing for Howe at Newcastle – Wilshere
Former Arsenal star Jack Wilshere is convinced Real Madrid attacker Eden Hazard would be happy to join Newcastle United. Wilshere worked with new Toon manager Eddie Howe during his season-long loan spell at Bournemouth five years ago. Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “He [Howe] was great with me, because it was tough for me there…
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Arteta confirms Wilshere return to Arsenal
Premier League club Arsenal has welcomed back Jack Wilshere to train with manager Mikel Arteta’s squad. The 29-year-old has been a free agent since his deal at Bournemouth expired at the end of last season. He spent a short time last month training with Serie B outfit Como having spoken about his lack of offers…
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Wilshere knows we want to help him – Arteta
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he’s keen to help Jack Wilshere find himself a new club. Wilshere is on the lookout for a fresh start and has trained with Serie B side Como recently in an effort to boost his fitness. Speaking at his press conference ahead of Arsenal’s trip to Burnley, Arteta – who…
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‘I’m wasting my time’ – Wilshere speaks on retirement
Former Arsenal and West Ham United midfielder Jack Wilshere is considering retirement. Wilshere, 29, is currently a free agent, and his most recent spell in the game came with Bournemouth last year in the Championship. Despite making 18 appearances in total and helping them to the play-offs, Wilshere was released, and he has now revealed…
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I had Xavi and Iniesta in my pocket – Wilshere
Bournemouth signing Jack Wilshere has enjoyed a dig at Barcelona’s greats. Wilshere, 29, conducted a Q&A online and was asked about playing Barca at Arsenal in 2011. And he was quizzed on who he learned most from between Andres Iniesta, Xavi or Sergio Busquets. Wilshere cheekily responded: “Couldn’t learn much, they all spent the night…
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Ozil wasn’t given fair opportunity at Arsenal – Wilshere
Fenerbahce-bound Mesut Ozil wasn’t given “fair opportunity” in his final year at Arsenal, according to Jack Wilshere. Mikel Arteta left Ozil out of his Premier League and Europa League squads at the start of the season, which was the final straw for a player whose last appearance for Arsenal came way back in March. He…
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England midfielder Jack Wilshere expects new arsenal deal
Injury-plagued England midfielder Jack Wilshere expects to sign a new Arsenal contract in the coming weeks.The 25-year-old, whose current deal expires at the end of the season, has made 15 appearances this season, having returned from a calf injury in August. He spent last season on loan at fellow Premier League side Bournemouth “I definitely…
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Don’t lower your team spirit, Arsene Wenger tells Wilshere
Arsenal boss confirms that he’s not forcing Jack Wilshere to limit his game. Wenger, ahead of their Europa League opener with FC Koln, declared: “I don’t give the team away. “I believe Jack needs to continue with the spirit he works and plays with. “There was always a huge pressure on him to come back…