Liverpool to offer Wilshere a way out of Arsenal

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Jack Wilshere's contract expires at the end of the season. AFP

Whilst many would be expecting Jack Wilshere to stay at his boyhood club, the two sides are still locked in negotiations, and with his contract due to expire in the summer, Jurgen Klopp could be about to spring a surprise move for the England midfielder.

Wilshere has been plagued by injuries ever since he burst onto the scene with Arsenal as a teenager, and as a result Arsenal are looking to reduce his basic salary to reflect his playing time.

However, according to the 'Metro', any deal with Arsenal would also see appearance-based bonuses go up to compensate. Liverpool on the other hand would be prepared to match his current wages - a reported €100,000 per week.

Wilshere has been reportedly identified by Klopp as a replacement for Emre Can, who looks to be on his way to Juventus come the end of the season.

Arsene Wenger, having already lost Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to the Merseyside outfit last summer, would likely be reluctant to let another one of the players he nutured from a young age move to Anfield. With this in mind Arsenal may now alter their stance.