No Arsenal future for Wilshere

Jamie Redknapp believes Jack
Wilshere needs to leave Arsenal permanently
and use his loan spell at
Bournemouth to prove his fitness.

The Gunners midfielder, who is on
a season-long loan at the Vitality Stadium,
completed 90 minutes for the first
time since 2014 in Bournemouth’s goalless
draw with Tottenham on Saturday.

Speaking to Sky Sports Redknapp
said Wilshere should aim to build up his
confidence and move on from Arsenal
to re-establish himself at the top level.

“I don’t see a future at Arsenal any
more, I think now he will realise he
has got to get away from Arsenal,” Redknapp
said.

“It’s too comfortable for him there.
He is not going to get into the team at
Arsenal regularly.

“If he makes that move he can show
what he is all about. No disrespect, I
think he’s a step above Bournemouth,
but I think it’s a great thing for him
to do. He’s really putting himself out
there.”

Former Aston Villa manager Tim
Sherwood agreed with Redknapp, adding:
“I’m sure he’d go back there because
he is a good talent to have around,
but I agree with Jamie, this is a great
stepping stone for him.

“It’s important if he shows everyone
he’s got the durability to play in the Premier
League every single week.”

Wilshere impressed in midfield
against Tottenham duo Mousa Dembele
and Victor Wanyama, starting and finishing
a game at club level for the first
time since September 13, 2014.

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