Jack Wilshere wants new Arsenal contract after Bournemouth loan spell

Midfielder Jack Wilshere is hoping his good form for loan side Bournemouth will win him a new contract at parent club Arsenal.

The 24-year-old is enjoying a starring role in Eddie Howe’s team, whom he joined on a season-long loan in August.

He was not eligible for the game at the Emirates on Sunday, which saw Arsenal beat the Cherries 3-1, with Alexis Sanchez scoring twice and Theo Walcott also netting for the hosts.

Wilshere’s Arsenal career has been blighted by injury since he made his debut as a 16-year-old against Blackburn Rovers in September 2008.

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His current deal runs out in 2018, and the England international said, while his immediate focus is on playing well for Bournemouth, he is thinking of his long-term Gunners prospects.

“At the moment, my head is in Bournemouth,” he said. “I know as much as everyone else knows.

“I read what the boss at Arsenal said and at the moment I’m focused on performing for Bournemouth and putting myself in a position where Arsenal want to offer me a new contract and I’m in a strong position at the end of the season.

“At the moment, I’m taking each game as it comes, working hard and I’m looking forward to the next six or seven months here at Bournemouth.

“We’ll see what happens after that.”