Championship side expected to appoint Arsenal's Jack Wilshere in 'coming days'
The Arsenal U18s coach has agreed in principle to become part of the Championship side’s coaching staff.
Norwich City are in advanced discussions to appoint Jack Wilshere as first team coach alongside head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup, LondonWorld understands.
The 32-year-old was contacted by former Arsenal loans manager Ben Knapper, who left the Gunners last year in order to become Norwich’s new sporting director.
Wilshere was previously targeted by MLS side Colorado Rapids over becoming their new head coach, but an agreement didn't come to fruition.
Former England international Wilshere was appointed Arsenal Under-18 boss in the summer of 2022, following the end of an injury-plagued playing career.
He led the youngsters to the FA Youth Cup final in his first season in charge, prompting high praise from academy chief Per Mertesacker.
“He's made a huge impact. His ambition, naturally, is one day to go somewhere and coach a first-team, but I'm not letting him at the moment,” he said.
Previously, Norwich tried to bring Arsenal first team assistant coach Carlos Cuesta to Carrow Road last season but the Spaniard opted to continue his role working alongside Mikel Arteta.