This article was originally published on www.si.com as Arsenal Legend ‘Rejects Offer to Return’ in Coaching Role. Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is reported to have rejected the opportunity to rejoin the club’s coaching ranks, preferring to branch out on his own.

Wilshere is highly-regarded for his role in helping develop talents such as Myles Lewis-Skelly, Ethan Nwaneri and Max Dowman.

Jack Wilshere had been linked with a return to Arsenal following an unsuccessful search for a senior managerial position before the start of the current season.