The former Arsenal star is now Luton Town's leading managerial choice.

Jack Wilshere in action

The former Arsenal midfielder, who claimed a pair of FA Cup titles while playing with Arsenal.

One-time Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has become the primary candidate to take the head coach job with Luton Town.

The 33-year-old has conducted discussions with the Hatters and is in pole position to replace the former manager, who got sacked earlier this week.

Leyton Orient coach Richie Wellens reached into the shortlist, yet Wilshere is on the verge of securing the position. An agreement is yet to be completed.

His most recent position was as caretaker manager at Norwich towards the conclusion of last season, during which he assumed control over the concluding fixtures after the previous manager's sacking.

After that, Wilshere passed over to take over permanently, as Norwich appointing their current manager, and he had also associated to Plymouth Argyle ahead of Cleverley took charge.

Luton, that have endured back-to-back drops, have experienced a disappointing beginning for the 2025-26 campaign with five losses in their opening 11 games, placing them eleventh in League One.

Wilshere was under-18 coach for Arsenal before joining Norwich and had been a contender for the club's Under-21 role earlier this year before withdrawing.

The former midfielder gained 34 international appearances with the national team and featured in 197 appearances for Arsenal, before spells for West Ham United and Bournemouth.

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