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'Wilshere is a £100m player' - West Ham happy with 'risk' taken on former Arsenal star

Hammers boss Manuel Pellegrini is delighted to have the England international on board and is hoping to see him overcome ongoing injury problems

Jack Wilshere is considered to be a £100 million ($127m) player by Manuel Pellegrini, but the West Ham boss acknowledges that a “risk” has been taken on the injury-prone former Arsenal star.

A scramble for the England international’s signature was sparked over the summer as he departed Emirates Stadium as a free agent.

In the end, a short trip was made across London as the 26-year-old midfielder traded the Gunners for the Hammers.