Arsène Wenger plans to offer Jack Wilshere a contract extension around the new year. Wenger quipped that negotiations would not be imminent – “not before the Bournemouth game” – but he did want to get cracking on talks soon. “Ideally, yes.”Jack Wilshere’s struggle to find a role and rhythm eased by Howe’s alchemy | Barney Ronay Read moreWenger has not spoken to Wilshere directly since the player moved to Bournemouth. Wenger outlined his confidence that Xhaka will come good: “I’m very happy with his commitment. Overall I’m happy because every day he’s focused on working hard and I’m confident he’ll get his number of games.”

Source: The Guardian November 25, 2016 14:59 UTC