Jack Wilshere wanted by West Ham as Hammers plot summer transfer to take him from Arsenal

WEST HAM want to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal this summer.

The Gunners midfielder – currently on loan at Bournemouth – is top of the Hammers hitlist and they are prepared to spend around £30million to land their man.

Wilshere, 25, is out of contract at the end of next season and has been offered a new deal by Arsene Wenger.

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But the England ace is not convinced he will get enough game time at the Emirates and is weighing up the idea of leaving the club.

West Ham owners David Sullivan and David Gold are desperate to land a marquee signing and a top playmaker after losing Dimitri Payet to Marseille in January.

A source told SunSport: “West Ham want Jack and have put feelers out – which haven’t been rejected.

“Staying in London appeals to Jack and with West Ham now in the Olympic Stadium he can see a club as one that can challenge for European football.”

Although Wilshere will be entering the final season of his contract, which would normally impact his transfer value, Arsenal can still command a good fee with a whole host of clubs interested in snapping him up.

The midfield ace has had a relatively injury-free season at Bournemouth and has been in impressive form for Eddie Howe’s men.

But England boss Gareth Southgate still decided to leave him out of his recent squad but has told Wilshere he is still very much in his thoughts

And although Wilshere is loving his time on the South Coast, he wants to play for a bigger club.