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West Ham hawking out fit again Jack Wilshere to interested parties in January – insider

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West Ham United are reportedly hawking fit again Jack Wilshere to anyone that will take him in January.

Wilshere has proved a disastrous signing for West Ham.

The boyhood Hammer realised a dream by playing for the club his family supports. But as predicted by supporters when West Ham moved for the midfielder, Wilshere’s first 18 months at the club have been riddled with injuries.

It is an all too familiar story for the former Arsenal playmaker.

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£100k per week Wilshere back in training but on his way?

Wilshere has played just 10 Premier League games for West Ham in 18 months.

He has missed most of this season through injury too.

But according to a new report he is back in training and will be available for the Boxing Day clash at Crystal Palace.

Whether he is involved is another thing entirely, though.

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Insider claims Hammers are hawking out midfielder

That’s because reliable West Ham insider ExWHUemployee claims the £100,000 midfielder is being offered to any club that is willing to take him on next month.

Speaking on The West Ham Way podcast on December 18th, the anonymous Twitter and radio personality claimed West Ham are willing to take a hit on Wilshere and let him leave if an offer comes in.

He is not the only player the Hammers are looking to ship out either.

ExWHUemployee says ageing flop midfielder Carlos Sanchez and hapless goalkeeper Roberto – dubbed the worst in West Ham’s 125-year history – are also heading for January exits.

Supporters knew signing Wilshere was a risk given his terrible injury record throughout his career.

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Predictable but a shame for all concerned

Wilshere has played only 176 league games since making his debut for Arsenal 10 years ago. With 38 games in a season that effectively means Wilshere has missed half of his career games so far.

It is a shame for all concerned that things have not worked out, especially as Wilshere is a Hammer.

But West Ham and fairytales don’t mix hence the words of the club’s famous anthem.