Ex-Arsenal man Wilshere ‘not devastated’ over Spurs deal as Richarlison wouldn’t get in Arteta’s XI

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere isn’t “devastated” to see Richarlison move to Tottenham as he wouldn’t get into Mikel Arteta’s starting XI.

Spurs announced the completion of the deal on Friday morning with widespread reports claiming the Everton attacker will cost Tottenham £60m in total.

Although there were rumours that Arsenal were interested in the Brazilian, there weren’t any solid reports of Tottenham’s north London rivals actually making any attempt to sign the player.

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Instead, Arsenal have focused on their pursuit of his compatriot Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City with a deal to be announced imminently.

The news of Tottenham’s capture of Richarlison comes just days after claims that Chelsea had agreed a fee with Leeds United for Arsenal target Raphinha.

But Wilshere isn’t worried about the Gunners not signing Richarlison as he would struggle to get into Arteta’s starting XI next term.

Wilshere said on talkSPORT: “I think he [Richarlison] 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.

“I wouldn’t say I’m devastated as an