Arsene Wenger, has revealed that is because of the progress Jack Wilshere has made, and his imminent return to action, that he pulled out of a deal to sign Nuri Sahin, on a one-year loan from Real Madrid.
“He wouldn’t necessarily be a replacement for [Alex] Song because Sahin isn’t a defensive midfielder,” Wenger said. “I see Sahin as not a deep, deep midfielder, but a little bit higher.
“We have Wilshere coming back quicker and he is a similar type of player. But of course Sahin wants to join a club where he will play. We have nine midfielders and they all need a chance to play.”
Wilshere has been on the pitch for over a year, with an ankle injury and he missed all th entire 2011/2012 campaign and Euro 2012. Wenger however confirmed that he is close to a return.
“October will be an important month for Jack,” Wenger said. “I will promise you that I will be careful, but Jack works very hard.
“Every day he is in early, late going home, is focused and has built up a good basis for his body. After how quick he will be sharp again for competition, I don’t know. We will have to wait for at least a month to see that.”
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