Gattuso: ‘I like Wilshere a lot’

Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is impressed with Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, who “combines English grit with Spanish technique, but he’s unusual.”

The 26-year-old will be a free agent in June and has repeatedly been linked with a move to Serie A.

“I remember him when I came here to play a tournament in 2011,” said Gattuso when asked about Wilshere ahead of their Europa League encounter.

Milan boss Gennaro Gattuso is impressed with Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, who “combines English grit with Spanish technique, but he’s unusual.”

The 26-year-old will be a free agent in June and has repeatedly been linked with a move to Serie A.

“I remember him when I came here to play a tournament in 2011,” said Gattuso when asked about Wilshere ahead of their Europa League encounter.

“He isn’t particularly fast, but does have good technique. He can make the ball do the running and knows where to put it. He can play both as a support striker and playmaker.

“Wilshere had a lot of physical problems and is a player I always appreciated, but he’s unusual. He combines English grit with Spanish technique. I like him a lot.”