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Mesut out, Jack back?

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Arsenal have been urged to sell Mesut Ozil and bring back Jack Wilshere.

Ray Wilkins made the claim on TalkSPORT as talks about talks for a new Ozil deal stall.

The German internationalist has 18 months left on his Emirates deal but is believed to be angling for a new deal far in excess of the £200,000/week wages ceiling imposed by the club.

With Wilshere fit and in form at Bournemouth Wilkins believes that a quick swap is an obvious solution.

“I’d bring Jack Wilshere back and let Ozil go,” the former England midfielder said. “I think Jack is thoroughly enjoying himself at Bournemouth. He is actually playing week in, week out and you can see progress he is making.

“Thankfully he is over the injury problems he has had in the past. I think Jack Wilshere could be the equal of Ozil, if not better.

“He has a total commitment around the pitch. Ozil has wonderful touches but when he plays against the big teams sometimes you see him go missing.”

Wilshere has revelled in the extra responsibility of playing under Eddie Howe and put in an outstanding performance in Sunday’s 4-3 win over Liverpool.

It looked like his Arsenal days were over when he was allowed to go out on loan but it could be the case that Ozil’s contract saga could open the door to an unexpected return.

Wilshere has made 12 appearances this season for Bournemouth, last term he played three matches for Arsenal before going to Euro 16.

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