Jack Wilshere set for Arsenal return under Mikel Arteta

We Love Jack Wilshere, But That’s Not Enough to Play for Arsenal

Wilshere was one of those players who as an Arsenal fan you adored, but completely understood why opposing supporters were, shall we say…less on board with that concept.

The chants after the FA Cup win, the mesmeric 19-year-old midfield performance where Xavi and Andres Iniesta were left chasing shadows in the Champions League, and how about the greatest team goal Arsenal have ever scored against Norwich?

There are many very fond memories of the Hale Ender.

And the romantic idea of handing him a pay-as-you-pay contract or some form of short-term deal has naturally been flung about. Nostalgia runs through football supporters’ veins. All that Aaron Ramsey talk had a similar emotional attachment.

Nobody should be under any illusions that Wilshere is still good enough to play for Arsenal. Unable to get a contract with a Championship club let alone a Premier League side and having to drop into the second division in Italy just to train with the hope of a deal, it’s a ship that has sailed.

Injuries have ruined his career and the decision not to stay and fight for his place under Unai Emery is one he’s openly admitted was a mistake.

What could have been, eh?

Nonetheless, having him in and around the training ground is harmless. It can only be a positive move: he’s loved, friendly, spirited and highly thought of. Characters such as him are always welcome. How much would someone like Charlie Patino benefit from his guidance and experience? Massively, is the answer.

It looks like Jack is coming back. Sort of.