Arsenal fans spot Jack Wilshere now has squad number but Mikel Arteta ‘doesn’t want’ former player back

ARSENAL’s eagle-eyed fans have spotted Jack Wilshere with a new squad number while training with the club in Dubai during the winter break.

The 30-year-old was seen donning a No.12 vest on Gunners striker Alexandre Lacazette’s Dubai vlog after working out in the sweltering sun at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex.

Arsenal fans have spotted Wilshere with a new squad number in Dubai – sparking rumours he could be set for a permanent return to the club

However, Wilshere’s poured cold water on the claims after revealing that Arteta doesn’t want to sign himCredit: Getty

Wilshere’s been keeping fit with the Gunners over the past few months whilst hunting for a new club.

He’s been linked with a number of teams across the globe including Newcastle, Brazilian side Fortaleza, and French club Lille who rejected an offer to sign Wilshere.

Although the midfielder’s open to joining any team apart from Tottenham, none of the potential transfers have materialised.

There was even whispers that Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was open to giving Wilshere – who played 198 times for the Gunners between 2008 and 2018, scoring 14 goals and winning two FA Cups – a deal back in December.

But Arsenal fans shouldn’t get their hopes up for a full-time return to North London for Wilshere despite the new shirt number and rumours surrounding his stay – as he’s revealed that Arteta doesn’t want him on a permanent basis.

Wilshere told talkSPORT when asked why he won’t be staying at Arsenal, Wilshere said: “Because the manager doesn’t want me to. Well, I don’t think he does.”

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And when asked if there was even a slight chance of his return to Arsenal, he added: “I don’t know that. I would love it to be Arsenal. But I am not in control of that.”

But for now, Wilshere will have to watch from the sidelines as the Gunners’ new breed of youngsters such as Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith-Rowe thrive on the pitch.

And Wilshere’s already expressed his admiration for the young England pair who are making a huge impact at The Emirates.

Speaking to Arsenal’s media previously, Wilshere said: “I think you’ve just got to look at the level that they are setting.

“I mentioned before their consistency levels which is sometimes rare for a young player, a lot of time you see a young player come in, have a good game, three or four good games, maybe one or two bad games, but with Emile and Saka, it seems to be they’re doing it week in, week out.

“They’re making the right decisions all the time.”

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