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Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere wanted by Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez as midfielder accepts he will be moving on this summer

Ace was left out of squad which beat Leicester and is also being chased by West Ham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth

RAFA BENITEZ has stepped up his bid to sign Jack Wilshere — after it emerged the midfielder is resigned to leaving Arsenal.

Wilshere believes his days at the Gunners are numbered after being left out of the squad for Friday night’s 4-3 win over Leicester.

 Jack Wilshere is wanted by Newcastle this summer
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Jack Wilshere is wanted by Newcastle this summerCredit: Getty
 Wilshere accepts that he will be leaving Arsenal this summer
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Wilshere accepts that he will be leaving Arsenal this summerCredit: Getty

Boss Arsene Wenger stated the 25-year-old is not totally fit after  fracturing his leg in April. But Wilshere has told friends he IS ready — and available for selection.

A source told SunSport: “Jack is fit. He is raring to go but has not been included in the squad.

“Wenger told the public that he isn’t ready but Jack is feeling in top condition.”

Benitez is fuming with Newcastle’s lack of transfer business and has told the club to pull out all the stops to get the England man.

Wilshere’s preference is to stay at Arsenal and he has dropped to the Under-23s in a bid to prove himself.

But he is coming round to the reality that his future lies elsewhere.

 Rafa Benitez is keen to secure a deal for Wilshere
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Rafa Benitez is keen to secure a deal for WilshereCredit: PA:Press Association
 Arsene Wenger has no plans for Wilshere in his squad this season
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Arsene Wenger has no plans for Wilshere in his squad this seasonCredit: AFP

West Ham, Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are also interested — along with Roma, Juventus and Lazio.

Wilshere’s contract expires at the end of the season, meaning he could be available for a cut-price bargain.




 Wilshere spent last season at Bournemouth but suffered more injury woes
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Wilshere spent last season at Bournemouth but suffered more injury woesCredit: Rex Features
 The Cherries are interested in making another move for the midfielder
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The Cherries are interested in making another move for the midfielderCredit: Reuters
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