Arsenal set to lose star midfielder after Spanish giants ‘believe they are close’ to signing him on a free
Arsenal star midfielder Jack Wilshere is one of several Gunners stars nearing the end of their contracts at the north London based club.
The England international – along with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez – all have under seven months remaining on their deal’s with Arsenal.
The trio are free to hold talks with clubs outside of the Premier League from January 1 onwards.
According to the Sun, Wilshere -who is in the final year of his £90,000-a-week contract – is yet to begin talks with Arsenal over a new deal.
Meanwhile the report goes onto state that La Liga side Real Betis are interested in signing the 25-year-old.
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Per the source, Real Betis ‘believe they are close’ to signing Wilshere on a free.
Turkish Super Lig club Antalyaspor were closely linked with a move for the star midfielder over the Summer transfer window.
Antalyaspor President Ali Safak Ozturk confirmed his club’s interest in Wilshere during an interview with the Turkish TV station A Spor.
Wilshere has only played 25 minutes of Premier League football this season.
Arsenal take on their biter north London rivals Tottenham this weekend in the Premier League.