The England international midfielder will drop into the free agent pool at the end of the season if no fresh terms are agreed with the Gunners
Jack Wilshere admits he is “no closer” to agreeing an extension to an expiring contract at Arsenal.
The 26-year-old midfielder has entered the final few months of his current deal and continues to head towards free agency in the summer.
Fresh terms have been mooted for some time, with the England international having played his way back into favour this season and Arsene Wenger claiming to feel “positive” on talks.
Wilshere, though, has suggested that discussions have ground to a halt amid reports that the Gunners are asking him to take a pay cut, with no compromise in sight at present.
He told reporters: “Things have changed since then.
“We’re no closer to sorting anything out.”
For now, Wilshere’s focus is locked on the present, with Arsenal in the process of trying to salvage their season.
Wenger has conceded defeat in the battle to secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, but those are his disposal are refusing to give up the fight just yet.
Wilshere added on a side sat 13 points adrift of the Champions League places: “We can’t just give up in the Premier League.
“We’ve got to keep fighting and get as many points as possible so that if anyone does slip up, which doesn’t look likely, we are ready to pounce. If we keep performing like this, we’ve got a chance.”
Arsenal snapped a four-match losing run in some style in their last outing, as they stunned AC Milan 2-0 at the San Siro.
That victory has the Gunners in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals of the Europa League, but once again they are taking nothing for granted.
“There are some good teams left in it but we’re confident in ourselves,” said Wilshere.
“We’re not through yet. This tie isn’t over. We have to finish it off and then you can get anyone in the draw.”
ManyexZim
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Why do yu look tired in every match Jack....i think yu shd juss leave Arsenal coz yu confusing the team....we hv 4 no.10s on the field of play...Ozil, Mikhtaryian, You and Iwobi and its confusing no wonder yu are juss walking in the field of play...yu dont hv position even if Wenger sympathise with yu...Go Jack and yu will always be a gooner
puabers
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jack we need you i like if i see jack captain of guners
fash
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then leave club
boibrandon
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such a young and talented player has been brought so low by the club,,,, I think arsenal are still playing olden days football with simply does not work in line with young talented players of the 21st century,,,,,, they've really got to update,,,,
teenager
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If he signs this contract and stays fit next season I bet they'd give him an improved contract. It's completely fair enough for the club to be hesitant about giving such any injury-prone player a massive contract. I doubt they'll be big clubs queueing up to offer him any more.
Pinocchioer
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Would be sad to lose Jack for good but I think Arsenal are right for giving him the offer they did. I’d rather they focus on keeping Ramsey anyway.
Ericssonio
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honestly not attached to any player, anyone can leave at this point
varnish
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I hope he doesn't sign. People blame Wenger for all of it. But in order for Arsenal to be in the run for the title, they need to replace players like Welback, Wilshire, Cech and Mustafi. And better depth than Iwobi, Elneny, Chambers, etc. Mustafi in particular is a big liability for the defense. I've seen it since the previous seasons. He makes too many mistakes, his passing and decision making is terrible and advances way up on the field and he is pretty vulnerable to counter attacks.
Lilyopc
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What's he going to do if he leaves Arsenal? Act in the next Guy Ritchie film?
yoos
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He's become a starter and other very lucrative contracts have been signed by other players. He'll be pushing for more pay
Radionic
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Let's not kid ourselves, you're not going anywhere better dude
Derobect
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Didn't he say he doesn't need agent because he never thinks about leaving?
Tatejuan
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Lol! He should be grateful to Arsenal for keeping him for so long even though he’s hardly been fit.
ballstar
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It's hard for Arsenal to justify paying him more than his current wages at 90k/wk. He loves the club and would be a good squad player for a title contending team, but probably not good enough or can stay healthy enough to be a 40 or 50 game a season starter for a top English club.
meadow
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Sign it, think about those poor doctors who will be out of a job if you don't
Chima92
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I have observed that Wilshere loves Arsenal but the club r taking advantage of his loyalty to mistreat him. why should they tell him to accept a pay cut when players like Ozil earns up 2 £300k per week? if i were Wilshere i would leave Arsenal 4 this insult...
Sirhan
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he really controls the midfield, arsenal must keep him
Tuesday
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Not losing sleep over this. Show him the door & whoever buys him gets Iwobi + Welbeck + Xhaka as a sweetener. NEXT!
521Jack
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The boy is broken, he¿s 1 sneeze away from a wheelchair, he should only b offered a pay as u play contract
Laryngitis
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would make a good freebie if heavily incentivised on appearances!
Louleiew
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Great player and I like the guy but if he doesn't want to sign for the club that stood by him despite all his injuries then leave !
Loganew
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The club is right and Jack will sign. He is a gooner!
verbiagea
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Arsenal want him to prove himself for a full season before putting him on a long term contract, his future was solidified when Wenger gave him the no10 shirt, he's not going anywhere. Haters can say they want him gone until he starts playing under a competent manager then they'll go back to "Arsenal always give up their best players"
QWERTYbe
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I think he should go find a bigger club that can challenge for European places, like Burnley
leucmprt
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follow oliver ground
rameez_mulla1
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Jack Wilshere leaving Arsenal for free will be a big blow for the club...but this guy is not like Sanchez he loves the club and will stay👌💪💪
Namor_3110
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He wants only one thing That's "WENGER OUT"😂😂😂