The midfielder was billed as Arsenal's next wonderkid as he rose through the ranks, but his senior career has been blighted by injury and off-field incidents.
Now it appears Wilshere is permanently out of favour with Arsene Wenger, causing many to doubt his future with the Gunners.
But at the tender age of 25, it seems the England international is being offered a fresh challenge to revitalise his stalling career, at Spain's Real Betis.
This story first surfaced towards the end of the summer's transfer window but has gathered real momentum recently.