Jack Wilshere to sign new Arsenal contract and snub interest from Marseille and AC Milan
Arsene Wenger initially held off from offering a deal because of doubts about the England international's injury record
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JACK WILSHERE is set to snub interest from abroad to pen a new Arsenal deal.
AC Milan and Marseille are among the clubs keen on signing the midfielder.
But Wilshere has repeatedly made it clear that he sees his future at The Emirates.
Arsene Wenger held off from offering a deal because of doubts about the England international's injury record.
But he told negotiator Huss Fahmy to sort out an agreement with Wilshere, who turned 26 on New Year's Day.
Wenger feared that the player had lost his edge after an unsuccessful season on loan at Bournemouth and was prepared to listen to offers for him last summer.
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But he has been impressed by the maturity and determination Wilshere has shown since returning to the Emirates.
The ace has completed the first half of the season injury-free and been able to play three games a week.
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His sublime pass teed up Alexis Sanchez during the 3-2 win at Crystal Palace and Wilshere then netted in the 2-2 draw with Chelsea for his first Prem goal since 2015.
He has always said he wants to stay at Arsenal, whom he joined as a nine-year-old.
There has been growing interest from Premier League rivals, including Everton, West Ham and Newcastle.
With Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil also in the final six months of their contracts, a deal with Wilshere could help to end uncertainty at the club.
He is currently paid £90,000 a week and will be looking for at least three years on £120,000 from his next contract.
