RICHARLISON would not get into Arsenal’s starting XI, claims their former midfielder Jack Wilshere.
The Everton star is set to join Tottenham in a £50million deal, rising to £60m with add-ons.
Richarlison, 25, has been acquired to bolster Spurs’ already strong attack, but Wilshere is nonplussed at his rivals’ swoop.
Appearing on talkSPORT, the 30-year-old said: “I think he improves the squad, definitely… he gives them something different.
“I wouldn’t say I’m gutted.
“He’s 25, so not young. There comes a point where you’re going to have to turn that potential into something but to be fair if any one can do it, it’s Antonio Conte.
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“I wouldn’t say I’m devastated as an Arsenal fan but he could be one to watch, he could be really good.”
Further quizzed about whether he’d have the Brazilian at the Emirates, Wilshere added: “Yeah but I don’t think he gets in the XI.
“He’d definitely challenge for it and be a good part of the squad but I don’t think he gets in the XI.”
Richarlison joins Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster and Yves Bissouma in signing for Spurs this summer, with Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence reportedly set to follow.
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With excitement building around the North Londoners, Wilshere was asked how he’d respond if they were to win the league.
The former England ace replied: “I’m moving to Australia if that ever happens!”
Wilshere is without a club, having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aarhus in Denmark.
He is still on the lookout for a new team, but could hang up his boots to begin a coaching career if the right playing opportunity doesn’t come up.
Wilshere has reportedly held talks with Arsenal regarding their vacant Under-23 and Under-18 head coaching positions.
The Gunners need to fill both positions after Kevin Betsy and Dan Micciche left to join Crawley Town in League Two.
