Jack Wilshere and Norwich City are in advanced talks over the appointment of the former Arsenal midfielder as the club’s new addition to Johannes Hoff Thorup coaching staff.
Norwich City began to look out for a new manager last monthz when Stoke poached Narcis Pelach to succeed Steven Schumacher as head coach last month. Academy manager Joe Shulberg has been occupying the position on an interim basis as the search for a replacement continued.
Wilshere is set to step down from his current role as Arsenal Under-18 boss as he is close to being confirmed as a new staff at Championship club, Norwich City.
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Norwich City close to Jack Wilshere appointment
The club is impressed with the impact of the 32-year-old on the Arsenal youth team and wants to add his expertise to what they currently have with Johannes Hoff Thorup.
The club is discussing a compensation package with Arsenal, where he’s currently working as the under-18s manager, and the deal is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, barring any late hitches.
It’s understood that Arsenal are proud of Wilshere’s trajectory amid interest from the Canaries and would sanction a departure in good faith.
Norwich has recently picked up their season after a slow start and have move up to seventh on the log, four points behind league leaders Sunderland.
Thorup confirmed at his pre-match press conference ahead of Saturday’s trip that they were closing in on Pelach’s successor and now it is clear that Jack Wilshere is the candidate.
