Former Hammers advise against Wilshere signing

Former Hammer Dean Aston has told Sky Sports News viewers this lunchtime that signing Jack Wilshere on a free transfer would be a waste of time for both West Ham and Wilshere himself.

Ashton said: “I think it would be a waste of time for the club and the player, it would put pressure on him straight away.  Having had long-term injuries myself I think he would be better off going abroad to a warmer climate,  slower, technical league where he can thrive.”

Former West Ham striker Sir Geoff Hurst also previously said in June that the club should not sign Wilshere.

Hurst told the Daily Star: “Wilshere is injury prone and you don’t want to sign players like that. We’ve already got Andy Carroll. Wilshere again for me is a complete no. There’s enough players in the world. West Ham don’t need to sign cast offs, injured players and players that are too old. For God’s sake surely we have enough money to buy a bit of quality.”