Injury won't affect Wilshere Arsenal contract talks

Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere's leg fracture won't impact on contract talks with the Arsenal midfielder.

Wilshere, who is on loan at Bournemouth, broke his leg last weekend, which has ended his season prematurely.

The England international is no stranger to injuries, but has made 27 appearances for Bournemouth this season, prior to being forced off following a Harry Kane challenge.

There is just over a year to run on Wilshere's deal, but Wenger is still ready to offer him an extended stay at the Emirates.

"It's a very simple fracture of the fibula. We need patience. Let's hope that all goes well," he said.

"That (Wilshere's contract) is something different. This injury is nothing to do with the extension of Jack's contract.

"We haven't entered into any negotiations yet. I think with all these cases, when there's only one year to go, (it's done) during the break."

Wenger also suggested Wilshere will remain at Bournemouth for treatment until the end of his loan agreement, when he will then start the rehabilitation process back at Arsenal's London Colney headquarters.

"Until the end of the season, he's a Bournemouth player but we have a good understanding with the medical staff," he said.

"I had a meeting yesterday with our medical staff to see how we can liaise and whether we have to bring him back.

"I've followed the situation closely because he sees a specialist. We think it's a very simple fracture that doesn't need any surgery at all. Hopefully he will be back in July for normal training.

"The rehab will certainly be done here because the season will be over. The loan spell ends at the end of the season, so during the break all the rehab will be made here."