Wilshere reveals goalposts have changed over his new Arsenal deal

Jack Wilshere says the goal posts have changed regarding Arsenal’s offer of a new contract.

Wilshere, who is out of contract in the summer, started this season needing to prove his fitness and form in order to earn a contract to stay at the Emirates Stadium.

He has certainly done that and has returned to a first-team regular having been limited to Europa League group games earlier in the campaign.

Reports suggest Wilshere has been offered a lower basic salary than his current deal and that, given his poor injury record in recent years, a new contract would therefore be heavily incentivised around appearances.

Asked after the 2-0 last-16 win in Milan last night whether he had anything to say about his contract wrangle, Wilshere replied: “Not really, no.”

Wenger has said in recent weeks that signing the deal is all down to Wilshere as the club have made their offer.

But the midfielder, who spent last season on loan at Bournemouth in an attempt to play more football, said no progress has been made.

“Things have changed since then,” replied Wilshere when asked about Wenger’s comments.

“All I can tell you is that we are no closer to sorting anything out.”