Jack Wilshere's 16-year association with Arsenal could officially be coming to an end this summer, as several clubs line up a bid for the talented midfielder.
Wilshere was destined for big things once he rose through the ranks at Arsenal's academy, but injury woes halted his development as he failed to live up to the lofty ambitions that had been set.
EXIT LOOMING?
Instead, it saw Arsene Wenger ship him out to AFC Bournemouth for the entirety of last season with Eddie Howe opting against turning the loan deal into a permanent switch.
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Despite spending plenty of time on the injury trouble almost every season, it doesn't seem to have put off potential suitors and the path could be clear for them now more than ever, as the north London side has reportedly told the England international that he's free to leave the Emirates this summer.
Already, the likes of Newcastle United and Swansea City and West Ham have been linked with Wilshere, while Serie A's Sampdoria were also an option earlier this month.
However, it sounds like his future could lie away from the Premier League and he could end up heading to Turkey.
OFFICIAL ENQUIRY
According to the Mirror Football, Turkish side Antalyaspor are not only interested in bringing Wilshere to the club, they've made an official enquiry.
Even though the interest is there, club president Ali Safak Ozturk has admitted that negotiations won't be easy as the Gunners are valuing Wilshere too high; thought to be around the £20 million mark.
Ozturk claimed: "We made an enquiry and are in talks but Arsenal want a lot for Wilshere.
"It will be a difficult move to pull of."
Wilshere has 12 months remaining on his contract, and the Turkish side could opt to wait it out in the hope of securing a cut-price deal, or he could be offered a new contract as Wenger has already suggested that Wilshere could remain at the club next season.
Earlier this month, Wenger said: "I think Jack will be with Arsenal next season, yes.
“I will give you a very focused answer on that. He has to work hard to come back and fight for a place in the team.
“But once he is ready, when he comes back, he will not be far from practicing with the team.”
While the door could remain open for Wilshere to remain at Arsenal for now, his future could lie abroad if his valuation is met.
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