Arsene Wenger has admitted that he would consider sending out Jack Wilshere out on loan if the right deal came about.

Gunners boss would only let youngster go to competitive side

Arsene Wenger has admitted he would consider sending Jack Wilshere out on loan if the right deal came about. The 17-year-old became Arsenal's youngest player ever in both the UEFA Champions League and Premier League last season but so far this term the midfielder has had to bide his time and wait for opportunities. The youngster has made just five appearances this campaign, three coming from the bench, and his relative lack of first-team chances have reportedly encouraged the likes of Celtic, Rangers and Middlesbrough to express an interest. Wilshere is highly rated at the Emirates and has been tipped to be a big star for the future for some time now although Wenger insists he would only consider a bid if it came from a top flight side or one in the higher echelons of the Championship. "There is a chance (for a loan), if we have an interesting opportunity," he said. "I would prefer it to be in the Premier League, but at the top level of the Championship could be interesting as well. "It is important for Jack to play, so if we find a good opportunity, we will consider it."