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Arsenal boss Wenger delivers positive news on Wilshere injury

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger expects Jack Wilshere to be fit for preseason.

This morning, Wenger revealed good news about Wilshere, who suffered a leg fracture while on loan at Bournemouth.

"I followed the situation closely," said Wenger, who admitted he has not yet spoken to the England international.

"He has seen a specialist. We think it's a very simple fracture that doesn't need surgery. Hopefully he will be back in July for normal training.

"I think it's a very simple fracture of the fibula.We need patience, but hopefully it all goes well.

"I had a meeting yesterday with the medical staff about if we have to bring him back. Because it's a fracture there's not much you can do.

"The rehab will be here. The loan ends at the end of the season, during the break the rehab will be here."

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