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Hector Bellerin and Jack Wilshere return to Arsenal training while Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is all-smiles despite exit talks

JACK WILSHERE was back in training at Arsenal on Wednesday, as his future at the club remains up in the air.

The Gunners ace, 25, is recovering from a fractured leg which brought a swift end to his loan stint at Bournemouth in 2016-17.

 Jack Wilshere was all smiles in his return to Arsenal training at London Colney
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Jack Wilshere was all smiles in his return to Arsenal training at London ColneyCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Jack Wilshere showed no signs of his broken leg giving him trouble as he darted around at training
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Jack Wilshere showed no signs of his broken leg giving him trouble as he darted around at trainingCredit: Getty - Contributor

However, Wilshere looked in great spirits as he laughed and smiled his way through the day's session at London Colney.

The England man has struggled mightily through injury during his career to date as he has failed to put in an consistent spells of first-team football at the Emirates.

Wilshere now has just one year left on his current Arsenal contract and will no doubt be worried about his future as he has yet to be offered a new contract.

Arsene Wenger could now be considering cashing in on the star before he would be available on a free in 12 months' time.

He was joined by Hector Bellerin in returning to training in St Albans, with new signing Alexandre Lacazette also on display.

Spanish star Bellerin, subject of intense transfer speculation with Barcelona keen on the full-back, looked particularly chipper as he ran a series of sprints.

 Jack Wilshere is stepping up his rehab from injury as his Arsenal future is up in the air
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Jack Wilshere is stepping up his rehab from injury as his Arsenal future is up in the airCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Arsene Wenger led his Arsenal stars through training on Wednesday
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Arsene Wenger led his Arsenal stars through training on WednesdayCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Alexandre Lacazette was putting in the hard work ahead of his debut season in England
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Alexandre Lacazette was putting in the hard work ahead of his debut season in EnglandCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Per Mertesacker was another Gunners ace working hard at London Colney
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Per Mertesacker was another Gunners ace working hard at London ColneyCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Arsenal stars looked to be having a whale of a time back on home soil on Wednesday
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Arsenal stars looked to be having a whale of a time back on home soil on WednesdayCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are both potentially on the move this summer
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Jack Wilshere and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are both potentially on the move this summerCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Hector Bellerin was back in action for Arsenal amidst Barcelona transfer interest
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Hector Bellerin was back in action for Arsenal amidst Barcelona transfer interestCredit: Getty - Contributor

He took on new boy Lacazette and speedster Theo Walcott in a series of dashes - all the while grinning from ear to ear.

Mesut Ozil was another star being put through his paces on the day at London Colney as the Gunners step up their preparations for the 2017-18 season.

Arsenal were thumped 3-0 by Chelsea in their last game out - in China - but did manage to beat Bayern Munich on penalties.

Arsenal also won both of their games Down Under, as they beat Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC in Australia.

 Mesut Ozil was working hard at London Colney on Wednesday morning
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Mesut Ozil was working hard at London Colney on Wednesday morningCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Arsenal are stepping up their preparations for the 2017-18 season
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Arsenal are stepping up their preparations for the 2017-18 seasonCredit: Getty - Contributor
 Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott went head-to-head on the sprints at Arsenal training
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Hector Bellerin and Theo Walcott went head-to-head on the sprints at Arsenal trainingCredit: Getty - Contributor


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