Arsenal Transfer News: Latest Jack Wilshere, Serge Gnabry Rumours

Jack Wilshere is reportedly set to join Premier League side Bournemouth on loan. The England midfielder appears set to sign a season-long deal with the Cherries, but he’s not the only young Arsenal star prepared to leave the north London club on transfer deadline day, with winger Serge Gnabry returning to Germany on a permanent deal.

BBC Sport’s David Ornstein revealed Wilshere will move to Bournemouth after the Gunners knocked back an approach from Serie A side AS Roma:

Jack Wilshere set to join Bournemouth. Arsenal rejected Roma, Palace think their bid over & focusing elsewhere #AFC #AFCB #CPFC #DeadlineDay

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 31, 2016

The interest from Roma was extensive, according to Ornstein, with talks progressing before a deal collapsed:

Understand Roma (led by Baldini) & Wilshere camp have agreed terms. He’s keen but it’s not done, up to Arsenal #AFC #CPFC #AFCB #DeadlineDay

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 31, 2016

Ornstein also revealed one reason why Wilshere isn’t moving to the Italian capital. It stems from Arsenal’s previous interest in Greek international centre-back Kostas Manolas:

Roma/Arsenal deal for Wilshere not easy. #AFC angry at Roma conduct in Manolas talks this summer. Still hope for #CPFC & #AFCB #DeadlineDay

— David Ornstein (@bbcsport_david) August 31, 2016

Staying in England’s top flight is actually better for Wilshere than moving to Serie A. In particular, a move to Bournemouth could work wonders for the 24-year-old, whose career development has stalled during recent seasons in north London.

Joining Bournemouth would mean Wilshere will be working in a side committed to playing attractive, passing football. It’s the style manager Eddie Howe favours, and …

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