"Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is the number one choice of the Luton Town board to take over as manager at Kenilworth Road. The 33-year-old has held talks with the Hatters and is in pole position to replace Matt Bloomfield who was dismissed earlier this week. Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens also got down to the last two, but Wilshere is close to landing the job, although a deal is yet to be finalised."
"His last role was as interim coach at Norwich at the end of last season where he took over for the final two games following Johannes Hoff Thorup's sacking. Wilshere was then overlooked for the permanent job, with the Canaries appointing Liam Manning, and was also linked to Plymouth Argyle before Tom Cleverley took charge. Luton, who have suffered back-to-back relegations, have experienced a poor start to the 2025-26 campaign with five defeats from their opening 11 games to leave them 11th in League One."
"Wilshere was under-18 coach at Arsenal before joining Norwich and was a contender for the Gunners' Under-21 role in the summer before withdrawing. The former midfielder earned 34 caps for England and made 197 appearances for Arsenal, before spells at West Ham and Bournemouth."
Jack Wilshere, 33, is the Luton Town board's primary choice to become manager at Kenilworth Road and has held talks with the club although no deal is finalised. He would replace Matt Bloomfield, who was dismissed earlier this week; Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens was also among the final candidates. Wilshere served as interim coach at Norwich for the last two games of the previous season but was overlooked for the permanent role. He previously coached Arsenal under-18s and was a contender for the Under-21 role before withdrawing. Wilshere earned 34 England caps, made 197 appearances for Arsenal, and played for West Ham and Bournemouth. Luton began 2025-26 poorly after two consecutive relegations.
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