Jack Wilshere NOT a Crystal Palace target, says Roy Hodgson
Eagles boss has been linked with move for Arsenal midfielder
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ROY HODGSON denies he wants to bring Jack Wilshere to Crystal Palace.
Eagles boss Hodgson has been linked with a January swoop for the Arsenal midfielder.
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But Hodgson denies he has even discussed bringing in Wilshere, who he worked with in his time as England boss.
He said: "We have never mentioned his name.
"I work with [sporting director] Dougie Freedman and we talk about potential players and Jack Wilshere’s name has never been mentioned.
"I have got no idea about where the name of Jack Wilshere has come from, so where did you get it from? I will tell you who – his agent."
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Ex-Eagles boss Alan Pardew failed to land Wilshere in a loan swoop at the the beginning of last season.
Wilshere snubbed them in favour of a season-long stint at Bournemouth.
Hodgson added: "There may come a time at Crystal Palace where Jack Wilshere would be just the player we are looking for.
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"But I can’t tell you that is the case at the moment.
"Islam Slimani is another one – his name has never been uttered. But good luck to Jack, I think he is an outstanding player and I have got nothing but respect for him.
"I like him very much, but why his name should be being talked about for Crystal Palace, I don’t know."
