Thierry Henry questions Jack Wilshere’s Arsenal transfer

Thierry Henry has suggested that Jack Wilshere would have been better served moving abroad after the Arsenal midfielder moved on loan to Bournemouth on transfer deadline day. 

Wilshere opted to complete a temporary move to Eddie Howe’s side despite reported interest from Serie A giants Roma and Premier League side Crystal Palace. 

The midfielder made his Cherries debut during the international break as Howe’s Bournemouth outfit lost 1-0 to Italian side AC Milan in a friendly game at the Vitality Stadium. 

Former Arsenal striker Henry, who played for Juventus, Arsenal, Barcelona and New York Red Bulls during his career, believes a move to Serie A could have helped Wilshere to see another side of football. 

“It’s about time for Jack to have a full season,” Henry told Sky Sports. 

“We all know what’s happened to him with regards to his injuries, and he’s been very unfortunate with that. 

“He could have stayed at Arsenal and fought for his place but maybe he couldn’t see it happening. Jack found himself in a situation where he had to play. 

“We’ve all been in this kind of position where you are not sure of playing but he opted to go away. 

"I heard there could have been a move to Italy but maybe he wanted to stay close to his family and London. 

“I just think a move abroad can open your eyes to another game which you can bring back to Arsenal.”