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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gunners ‘to make Eze bid', Jacquet interest, Rodrygo TWIST, Prem club ‘eye Trossard'
Wilshere could return to Arsenal Jack Wilshere is in the frame to return to Arsenal as the club's new Under-21 head coach according to reports. The former Gunners midfielder is currently out of work after leaving his role as a first-team coach at Norwich at the end of last season. The Standardsport is reporting that Wilshere is now being considered for the top job with Arsenal's Under-21s — in what would be an emotional comeback to the club where he made his name.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
Jack Wilshere lined up for shock Arsenal return with major promotion after missing out on two Championship manager jobs
JACK'S BACK Jack Wilshere lined up for shock Arsenal return with major promotion after missing out on two Championship manager jobs JACK WILSHERE could be making a big return to Arsenal's coaching staff. The former midfielder, previously the club's under-18s boss before leaving for Norwich, is a leading candidate to take over the under-21s. Advertisement 1 Jack Wilshere is set to make a return to Arsenal Credit: Rex There is a vacancy because previous manager Mehmet Ali has joined Brentford as part of Keith Andrews' first-team staff. Wilshere, 33, was caretaker manager at Norwich for the final two games of the season. He wanted the job on a permanent basis but left the club after being told he would not get it. In July 2022, four days after announcing his retirement from playing, Wilshere was announced as the new head coach of Arsenal under-18s and he led them to the final of the 2022-23 FA Youth Cup final. Advertisement READ MORE ON ARSENAL $UMM£R SP€NDING Arsenal have highest net spend in Prem and it doesn't look good for Man Utd He then left Arsenal last October to take over as first-team coach at Carrow Road. Determined to get back into the game after leaving Norwich, he was interviewed for the Plymouth manager's job in June but it was given to Tom Cleverley. Arsenal, meanwhile, play Villarreal in the first home friendly of the season tomorrow with Viktor Gyokeres expected to make his Emirates debut. A crowd of at least 55,000 is expected and Gyokeres will hope to have a longer run-out than during the 1-0 loss to Spurs in Hong Kong when he arrived as a 77th minute substitute. Advertisement CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Because he has not had a pre-season after not training with Sporting Lisbon, he is still short of match fitness. Mikel Arteta hopes to welcome back the injured trio of Jurrien Timber, Riccardo Calafiori and Gabriel Magalhaes before the opening game against Manchester United on August 17. Arsenal's 2025-26 third kit 'leaked' and fans absolutely love it Arsenal also play Athletic Bilbao in the Emirates Cup on Saturday. Advertisement ARSENAL TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: All the latest rumours from the Emirates
Metro
13-06-2025
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- Metro
Arsenal sent Sesko and Gyokeres transfer warning by Wilshere
Jack Wilshere has warned Arsenal that one striker will not solve all their problems ahead of new Premier League season. Arsenal finished second for a third successive season under Mikel Arteta, falling away to Liverpool last time out as injuries took took hold of their squad. The Gunners have made it a priority to address some of those deficiencies in the summer transfer window, with a goalscoring No9 top of their wishlist. Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres appear to be the two strikers under consideration by Arsenal at this stage, with the north London club said to have held talks with both. However, Wilshere believes his former club will need more than simply one marquee signing if they are to get over the line in the league next time around. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'It's not as simple as that,' Wilshere said, speaking ahead of this weekend's Soccer Aid. 'We've seen over the years, a nine helps of course someone to put the ball in the net, but everything else needs to happen around it as well. 'A nine will definitely help but it's not the answer to everything.' But Wilshere was also confident that Arsenal don't need to rip up the script and seek radical overhaul this summer as they search for an elusive league title. 'If you look at everything they've done, Mikel came in with a five, six year plan and he has delivered all of that,' he added. 'He's delivered it, we've got better, we've grown as a club but we haven't won anything. Mikel will feel that more than anyone. They just have to find a way. More Trending 'If you look at all the data, and I know data doesn't matter but it does if you're trying to build something. 'They've probably been the best team over the last two years in the Premier League- consistently, without actually getting it over the line. So they need to do that.' As well as a striker, Arsenal are looking to replenish their options in central midfield and are already close to finalising a deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi. The Gunners are also reported to be keen to add depth in wide attacking areas and have been heavily linked with a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Can Estevao Willian play against Chelsea in Fifa Club World Cup? MORE: Tottenham begin talks to hijack transfer of £60m Man Utd target MORE: Arsenal plan for forgotten £35million transfer flop revealed
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Arsenal legend thinks they need more than just a striker to win the Premier League
Arsenal legend thinks they need more than just a striker to win the Premier League Arsenal legend Jack Wilshere has admitted that the Gunners need more than just a striker if they are to claim the Premier League title next season. Mikel Arteta's side finished second last season, for the third time in a row. It is great progress from where they were prior to the Spaniard taking charge, but now everybody wants to know if Arsenal have what it takes to go one step further and claim the title. Advertisement Speaking ahead of Soccer Aid, Wilshere admitted: 'They need to find a way to get it over the line. 'If you look at everything they've done, Mikel came in with a five, six year plan and he has delivered all of that. 'He's delivered it, we've got better, we've grown as a club but we haven't won anything. Mikel will feel that more than anyone. They just have to find a way.' Wilshere came through the Arsenal academy, and made his debut for the Gunners aged 16 in 2008. The Englishman stayed with the club for ten years, making almost 200 appearances. However, his career was cut short by injury and he was forced into retirement at the age of 30. Advertisement During his time at Arsenal, Wilshere spent five years playing in midfield alongside Arteta. On the team managed by his former teammate, he explained: 'If you look at all the data, and I know data doesn't matter but it does if you're trying to build something. 'They've probably been the best team over the last two years in the Premier League- consistently, without actually getting it over the line. So they need to do that.' Despite Arsenal's point tally last season, there was still a blatant gap in their squad. The Gunners do not boast a proper centre forward in their ranks. Many believe that signing an elite striker will be enough to turn Arsenal into a title-winning side. However, Wilshere insisted: 'It's not as simple as that. We've seen over the years, a nine helps of course someone to put the ball in the net, but everything else needs to happen around it as well. 'A nine will definitely help but it's not the answer to everything.'
Daily Mirror
07-06-2025
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- Daily Mirror
Ex-Arsenal and Man Utd stars to go head-to-head for League One manager job
Plymouth Argyle are considering two former Premier League stars for their managerial vacancies after Wayne Rooney's replacement, Miron Muslic departed the club for Schalke. Jack Wilshere and Tom Cleverley are among the candidates to be interviewed for the vacant Plymouth Argyle job. Both the former Arsenal midfielder and ex-Manchester United ace are out of work having managed in the Championship last season Plymouth are in need of a new boss having seen Miron Muslic depart for Schalke after less than a year in the job. Muslic oversaw the side's relegation after replacing Wayne Rooney at Home Park. Rooney was sacked by the club in December after lasting 221 days of his three-year contract. The ex-Derby and Birmingham City boss managed just four wins and was relieved of his duties after a nine-game winless run put the team four points from safety. Muslic was expected to continue at Plymouth having given chairman Simon Hallett assurances he would lead the side's campaign to earn promotion from the Championship. The club had already moved to put personnel and structures in place that Muslic insisted upon. But Argyle have been forced into the managerial market and could go for a high-profile name once again with Wilshere and Cleverley in the frame. The former took charge of Norwich's final two games of the season as interim-boss after the Canaries parted ways with Johannes Hoff Thorup. Wilshere arrived at Carrow Road in October 2024 as a member of coaching staff. The ex-England international was previously in charge of Arsenal under-18s and parted ways with Norwich via mutual agreement after the team decided they wouldn't consider him for the permanent job. Cleverley meanwhile saw his playing career end with Watford where he moved into coaching. The 35-year-old was working with the Hornets academy before being named as interim head coach when Valerien Ismael was dismissed. Cleverly impressed enough to be handed the role on a permanent basis but lasted little over 12 months before being sacked last month. The United academy product remained proud of his efforts. "After the sadness wears off, I will forever have a feeling of gratitude and happiness towards the club and the place and people of Watford," he said. "To have built a connection with the players and supporters over the last 14 months has been special and the achievement I'm most proud about. "To see the development of our key players, young players and academy players, has been an incredibly rewarding part of my job and their progress in the game will always be something I look out for. We have used 11 players aged 21 and under this year and both they and the club will benefit hugely for this experience. "To maintain league position and points after selling key players last summer is something we should be proud of, as well as reflecting on why we couldn't sustain our play-off challenge will be something we should all review." Wilshere and Cleverley will also see competition from Des Buckingham. The 40-year-old was surprisingly sacked by Oxford United in December.
