Thursday, 25 June 2015

Arsenal prepare to reward Wilshere with new contract to ward off Man City

Arsenal will not entertain any offers from Manchester City for midfielder Jack Wilshere this summer - and will underline his importance to the club's future with a new contract next season.

The England star - who scored his first international goals in the 3-2 win in Slovenia earlier this month - is a serious transfer target for City this summer.

But after years of financial constraints, the Gunners are no longer in a position where they have to consider offers for their best players.

Arsenal will not entertain any offers from rivals Manchester City for Jack Wilshere in the transfer window

Arsenal will not entertain any offers from rivals Manchester City for Jack Wilshere in the transfer window

Arsene Wenger views Wilshere as the future of Arsenal's central midfield and wants to keep him at the Emirates Stadium for the long term.

Sportsmail understands City are undeterred by the Gunners' stance, believing, at the right price, that Wilshere is obtainable.

But Arsenal are determined to keep Wilshere - who is viewed as a future Arsenal captain.

Whether an astronomical offer from City will force the Gunners board into a rethink remains to be seen - but - as it stands - Arsenal will reject all offers for their academy graduate.

The 23-year-old's existing deal expires in 2018, so there is no immediate rush from the Gunners to tie him down to fresh terms.

Nevertheless, formal discussions over a new and improved deal will commence during the opening months of next season as the Gunners look to ensure there is no uncertainty over his long-term future.

Arsene Wenger views Wilshere as the future of Arsenal's central midfield and wants to keep him at the club 
Arsene Wenger views Wilshere as the future of Arsenal's central midfield and wants to keep him at the club

Wilshere currently earns in the region of £60,000-per-week - but he can expect a significant pay increase.
Having missed most of last season through injury, Wilshere's focus is on ensuring he hits the ground running next term.
And if he can stay injury free, the midfielder can expect a bumper new deal that would put him among the club's top earners.






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