Arsenal better be careful with their Jack Wilshere contract standoff.

The Gunners midfielder has yet to sign a new contract with the club. He will become a free agent in June.

Juventus and AC Milan have been touted as possible destinations for the 26-year-old. But a club closer to home could also be in the running after Everton manager Sam Allardyce admitted his admiration for the Englishman, who he says has changed this season.

"I can't comment on that, you're not supposed to be talking about that!," said Allardyce when asked on talkSPORT about the Toffees interest in Wilshere.

"I've always admired him, oh yes.

"I've seen a big difference in Jack Wilshere recently, in his frame, in his body.

"He looks like he has really got the bit between his teeth.

"He looks a lot fitter than he was and he is leaner in his face. He looks like he's had a real go off the field, with his diet and extra training, to overcome his injury problems and prove what a great player he is.

"Hopefully if he is over his problems, whether it's Arsenal or another club, we all hope he has a long career ahead of him."