West Ham manager Slaven Bilic has spoken out about rumours linking the Hammers with a move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The 25 year old is expected to leave the Emirates permanently in the summer with just one year left on his contract, following his loan spell at Bournemouth. Speaking at a press conference prior to last night’s 3-0 loss to Arsenal, Bilic was quoted by the Daily Star as saying:
“Jack Wilshere is a great player with great ability but because of injuries had to go on loan to Bournemouth. He is a great player at a good age also – a great age.”
Despite the England international having just 12 months to run on his current deal, competition for the midfielder’s signature means Arsenal will hold out for a sizeable fee.
The Sun reported on Saturday that West Ham were lining up a £30million offer for Wilshere; a bid which would break the club’s current transfer record of £20.5m, spent to bring in Andre Ayew from Swansea last summer.
The midfielder has made 27 appearances on loan at Bournemouth this season, but he has not scored for the Cherries during his stay at the Vitality stadium.
