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Arsenal star Jack Wilshere wanted by Turkish side Antalyaspor as Emirates exit draws closer

The Turkish club are the latest team to join the race to sign Arsenal's injury-plagued midfielder

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ANTALYASPOR have reportedly launched a campaign to sign Jack Wilshere.

The Turkish side have made enquiries to Arsenal and the clubs are in talks.

 Turkish side Antalyaspor have launched an audacious bid to sign Jack Wilshere
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Turkish side Antalyaspor have launched an audacious bid to sign Jack WilshereCredit: Reuters
 Antalyaspor have entered talks with Arsenal despite admitting he will be hard to afford
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Antalyaspor have entered talks with Arsenal despite admitting he will be hard to affordCredit: PA:Press Association

Antalyaspor president Ali Safak Ozturk has said 'it will be a difficult move to pull off' according to the

Arsenal have attached a £20million pricetag on Wilshere who is free to leave the Emirates with one year left on his contract.

Antalyaspor will face competition for the England internationals services from Sampdoria and a few domestic rivals.

Sampdoria have already had a £6.5million bid turned down by the Gunners.

While West Ham, Crystal Palace, Swansea and Newcastle have all been linked to loan deals for Wilshere who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth.

Arsenal will be keen to offload the 25-year-old to avoid a free transfer at the end of next season.

 Wilshere has had a career hampered by injury he is currently recovering from a broken leg suffered late last season
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Wilshere has had a career hampered by injury he is currently recovering from a broken leg suffered late last seasonCredit: Rex Features

 

 Jack Wilshere has been with the Gunners since he joined the academy in 2001
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Jack Wilshere has been with the Gunners since he joined the academy in 2001Credit: Getty Images

The Gunners could also extend his contract but would just be in an effort to protect his value.

The long-serving Arsenal player hasn't attended the club's pre-season tour of Australia and China so he can focus on recovering from the broken leg he sustained at the end of last season while at loan to Bournemouth.


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