Jack Wilshere is expected to complete his move to West Ham, subject to a medical.

The 26-year-old midfielder, who is a free agent after leaving Arsenal at the end of last season, is set to join up with his new team-mates at the club’s Switzerland training camp .

Wilshere, whose family are long-standing West Ham fans, had been linked with a move to the Hammers for some weeks but it looked at one stage that concerns about his injury record would scupper any deal.

Despite his ankle and leg problems in recent seasons, Wilshere took part in 38 of Arsenal’s matches last season and his undoubted talent will be a boost for new manager Manuel Pellegrini.

​Fenerbahce were also interested in signing Wilshere, who has won 34 England caps, but the promise of first-team action together with the added advantage of being able to remain in London were deciding factors.

The signing of Wilshere will bring the total of West Ham’s summer signings to four, following the arrival of Ryan Fredericks, Issa Diop and goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski.

Pellegrini looks certain to add at least another three players to his squad, with a central defender, creative midfielder and a wide man the priorities.