Jack Wilsheresays’ 60m Tottenham signing Richarlison would NOT get in Arsenal’s starting XI

Jack Wilshere says Richarlison would have struggled to make Mikel Arteta’s starting XI if he had of joined the Gunners this summer.

The 25-year-old striker is expected to make a60million move from Everton to Tottenham this month – becomingAntonio Conte’s fourth summer signing.

Spurs had to fend off competition from their Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure his signature, butWilshere says they are not disappointed to miss out on the star.

Jack Wilshere says Richarlison would have struggled to make Mikel Arteta’s starting XI

Speaking to TalkSPORTWilshere said: ‘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 Arsenal but he could be one to watch, he could be really good.’

The striker, 25, is expected to make a 60million move from Everton to Antonio Conte’s side

When pressed on whether they would have the Brazilian international at Arsenal if he was the manager,Wilshere said:‘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 is said to have undergone his medical in Brazil after being identified as one of Tottenham’s primary targets for the summer.

Conte is looking to bolster his squad ahead of their Champions League campaign and believes Richarlison will be a beneficial addition.

Tottenham had to fend off competition from their Premier League rivals Arsenal to secure his signature, but Wilshere (above) says he is not disappointed about missing out on the star

Richarlison has made 152 Appearances for Everton since joining from Watford in 2018

The Italian manager views the Brazilian as versatile and hopes they will flourish on the flanks for Tottenham next season.

He also thinks the 25-year-old has the ability tofill in down the middle for England star Harry Kane.

Richarlison has made 152 appearances for Everton since joining from Watford in 2018 for 40m, scoring 53 goals.

The forward was Instrumental in helping the Toffees avoid the drop last season, as he found the back of the net 11 times and added a further five assists in 33 outings last season.