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Jack Wilshere 'didn't want' Arsenal transfer after being scouted by referee

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Jack Wilshere admits he didn't initially want to sign for Arsenal after being scouted by a referee as a kid. The 28-year-old burst onto the scene at the Emirates and looked to have the world at his feet.

A succession of injuries have hindered his progress and he ended his Arsenal career when he signed for West Ham almost two years ago.

Even in east London Wilshere has struggled with injuries but had it not been for a ref spotting him at Luton he may never have graced the top flight. "I was playing for Luton and we were playing against Barnet and the ref was actually scouting for Arsenal," he told The Lockdown Tactics Podcast. "He came up to my Dad afterwards and told him he wanted me to come along.

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