Jack Wilshere is prepared to consider a move to Rangers where he would team up with former England team-mate Steven Gerrard.
The midfielder parted ways with West Ham last week after an injury-ridden period at the London Stadium.
David Moyes didn't see Wilshere in his plans and his £100,000-a-week deal was cut short leaving him without a club.
That could open the door for Rangers who are looking to topple Celtic and once again reach the summit of Scottish football.
Wilshere was once on the club's radar and a move is something the 28-year-old would consider.
A source close to the former Arsenal star told PA: “Rangers would be an option for Jack if there had been any contact. So far, however, there hasn’t been any.
“Jack thinks Rangers are a great club. They tried to take him on loan when Walter Smith was in charge back in 2010 just as he was starting out at Arsenal but he ended up going to Bolton.”
But Wilshere has also admitted that a move to a European club would be of interest.
The midfielder has struggled to get a run of games for several years and is now eyeing a settled period of playing again.
He added: “I am leaning towards that. Maybe La Liga, Italy, something a little bit different that not many English players have done.
“At the same time, I am probably going to take a week or two to decide. I was in this position when I left Arsenal and if I have learnt anything from that, it is to take your time and make sure it is right for you.
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“Not that I have regrets that I went to West Ham because in my head things would have turned out differently. But this time I am going to take my time and find something that suits me.
“I just want to be happy playing football again. When I first signed for West Ham and the first three games when I started, before I picked up a little injury, that was probably the last time I could tell you I was happy playing football.
“I want to go back on the pitch with a smile on my face and play 20-30 games a season where I am an important player for a team.”
