- Jack Wilshere is set to be announced as Fenerbache player
- The 26-years-old's contract with Arsenal ended this summer
- The Turkish Super Lig side have offered a lucrative deal
England international, Jack Wilshere will complete a shock move to Fenerbahce today, July, 2, according to reports in Turkey.
The 26-year-old midfielder has held talks with the Super Lig side after letting his contract run out of Premier League side Arsenal.
The Arsenal academy graduate had been linked with a switch to London rivals West Ham but it is believed Fenerbahce had offered him a lucrative deal to keep him away from the London club.
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On Sunday, Wilshere revealed how he is "willing to go abroad if the right opportunity comes up."
And according to Turkish journalist Volkan Demir, the Super Lig side have agreed a contract with the former Arsenal man and will announce the deal later today.
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Demar adds Wilshere left Istanbul on Sunday following successful negotiations over his future with his potential new club.
He offered to take a pay-cut to stay at the Emirates but was told by boss new manager Unai Emery he was not part of his first-team plans.
West Ham wanted to keep him in the lucrative Premier League but were only willing to offer a one-year contract.
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Wilshere's contract officially came to an end on Saturday and yesterday he took to social media to post a heartfelt message to the fans.
Along side a montage of pictures during his time at the club, it read: "First day in 17 years not being an Arsenal player.
"Ups and downs but I enjoyed every minute of it."
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier reported that Arsenal made their second summer signing of the season.
The Gunners secured the signature of German goalkeeper, Bernd Leno from Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen.
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Source: Naija.ng