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Arsene Wenger offers contract update involving Arsenal ace: Man City interested
ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has revealed the club are yet to offer a new contract to Jack Wilshere.
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Wilshere is a product of the Arsenal academy and has racked up 159 appearances for the Gunners so far.
However, he is currently spending the season on loan at Bournemouth in a bid to prove his fitness to his parent club.
The England international is illegible for Arsenal's clash with Bournemouth tonight (8pm).
And, ahead of tonight's showdown, Wenger has cast fresh doubt over Wilshere's future.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed the club are yet to tie Jack Wilshere down
Jack Wilshere has impressed for Bournemouth this season
“No," Wenger said when asked if the club had opened talks with the midfielder.
"It was his birthday [on 1st January]. I sent him a message.
“The good news is Jack Wilshere will not play, but [Bournemouth are] still good enough to give any team problems.”
Pep Guardiola wants to bring Jack Wilshere to Manchester City
Wilshere's current deal expires in the summer of 2018.
Arsenal are under pressure to tie the 25-year-old down amid interest from Manchester City.
City are struggling under Pep Guardiola and the Spaniard wants the Bournemouth loanee to inject freshness into an ageing squad.
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