Wenger departure could ‘change things’ ―Wilshere

Jack Wilshere is still talking to Arsenal over an extension to his contract, but he admits Arsene Wenger’s departure could change the landscape.

The England man is out of contract in June and he has held talks over an extension, but as yet no new deal has been thrashed out.

According to The Sun, last month, Arsenal want Wilshere to accept a 25% cut in his £120,000 per week wages, with his new deal being heavily incentivised around appearances, but the 26-year-old was not keen on the idea.

After returning from injury and establishing himself back in the first team, Wilshere believes he deserves a new deal on his existing salary.

Wilshere remains “hopeful” of signing a new Arsenal contract, but admitted that Wenger’s departure could change things.

“We are still in the same position really. Not much has changed. We are still talking,” Wilshere told Sky Sports.

“Obviously the boss has left which has changed things a little bit because I don’t know who is going to be the manager next year and that can change things. But we are still talking and I am hopeful and the club is hopeful we can get something done.”