Manchester City transfer news: Jack Wilshere being eyed up by Pep Guardiola but Arsene Wenger wants him to stay at Arsenal
Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is set to offer Wilshere a new deal at the Emirates but the midfielder returns to Arsenal after Bournemouth loan with year left on contract
MANCHESTER CITY are planning a sensational summer swoop for Jack Wilshere.
Wilshere is currently enjoying an extended run of games on loan at Bournemouth after failing to start a game for Arsenal this season.
The 25-year-old midfielder will return to Arsenal from his loan stint at Bournemouth with a year left on his current deal, and Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has urged the England international to show loyalty to the club he joined as a kid and stay long term.
The Arsenal academy product has endured a frustrating time with injuries over the last few years.
He has struggled to get any regular game time with Santi Cazorla, Mohamed Elneny and Francis Coquelin ahead of him in Wenger's plans.
City boss Pep Guardiola has been an admirer of Wilshere after his impressive performance for the Gunners against Barcelona in the Champions League in 2011.
The Daily Star has reported Guardiola has made contact with Arsenal and asked to be kept informed about Wilshere's future plans.
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The Gunners will be desperate to avoid another player heading north to the Etihad, following the moves of Gael Clichy, Bacary Sagna, Samir Nasri, Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Adebayor.
Everton are planning a summer raid for Wilshere if he decides to leave North London.
Toffees boss Ronald Koeman is looking to add some midfield quality to the ranks and is planning a major overhaul of the squad in the summer.