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Southampton could face five-way battle for summer target

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Currently on loan away from Arsenal, Jack Wilshere has been tipped to make a permanent exit in the summer with Southampton and four other destinations currently under 10/1 with Ladbrokes, report The Express.

With Claude Puel’s Saints 8/1 to land the England international permanently in the summer, AFC Bournemouth are the favourites at 7/4, West Ham United 9/2 and Crystal Palace and Everton both 10/1.

While injury has plagued his Gunners career to date, Eddie Howe’s Cherries are currently making the best of Wilshere’s fitness with the 24-year-old having made seven Premier League starts so far.

Part of Gareth Southgate’s England squad that will take on Scotland and Spain over the next week, Wilshere’s star is starting to rise once again and the player does fit Southampton’s style of play.

With Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal contract running out in 2018, it remains to be seen how much the Gunners would demand for their academy product if they were willing to sell.

Still an England squad member however, Wilshere would be likely to command a handsome fee which is likely to be more expensive than January transfer window target Yohan Cabaye.

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