Overview

• Arsenal split Mehmet Ali’s former responsibilities into distinct under-21 and under-19/EFL Trophy roles, prompting revised terms on the table.
• Talks with Wilshere broke down after Arsenal offered him under-19, EFL Trophy, and support duties instead of sole U21 leadership.
• Max Porter, who has been interim under-21 coach since July, is now widely expected to be appointed permanently.
• Wilshere has ruled out a return to Arsenal’s academy as he focuses on securing a head coach role at senior level after a brief interim spell at Norwich City.
• He remains active on the market, having held talks with Plymouth Argyle and discussed options with Major League Soccer’s Colorado Rapids.