Arsenal star Jack Wilshere subject of £7.5m bid from Italian side Sampdoria as he enters final year of deal
SAMPDORIA have reportedly joined the race to sign Jack Wilshere.
But with one year left on his contract, Wenger believes he will stay and fight for first team reps.
Sampdoria have offered £7.5 million for Wilshere who spent last season on loan at BournemouthReutersWilshere has a year left on his contract with Arsenal and has also been linked to a loan spell at Crystal PalaceReuters
The Italian Serie A side have made a bid of £6 million up-front plus £1.5 million in add-ons according to The Daily Mail.
The England midfielder spent last season on loan at Bournemouth to prove he’s capable of playing regularly in the top tier.
But his season abruptly ended in April when he fractured his leg in a game against Tottenham.
After 29 Premier League appearances for Bournmouth, Wilshere was sent back to the Emirates for treatment.
As Arsenal look to make investments this summer to strengthen the squad, Wilshere may find himself surplus to requirements.
However, Wenger has said when Wilshere makes a comeback from injury he expects him to be there to compete for a spot on the team.
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Wilshere has spent nine seasons with the Gunners with loan spells at Bolton and BournemouthPA:Press AssociationWilshere’s season ended prematurely when he suffered a fractured leg in AprilReuters
Wilshere is still in recovery and missed the Gunners pre-season tour.
He has been a staple for Arsenal since 2001 when he joined the academy at nine years old and developed through the ranks.
He made his senior debut for the squad in 2008 and has since appeared in 159 games for the Gunners scoring 12 goals.
As well as interest from Sampdoria the 25-year-old has been linked to a loan move to Crystal Palace.
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