Arsene Wenger has admitted that although he hasn’t spoken to Jack Wilshere since he went out on loan, he hears he’s doing well and doesn’t think leaving was an easy decision for the midfielder to make.

After struggling to secure first team football and reach match fitness at Arsenal, Wilshere made the decision to go out on loan away from his boyhood club on the second-to-last day of the summer transfer window.

Despite interested from the likes of Roma and Crystal Palace, in the end, he picked the Cherries and has since gone on to make nine Premier League appearances so far this season. His minutes are picking up and he’s become a crucial part of Eddie Howe’s team.

Speaking ahead of Arsenal’s clash against Bournemouth, which takes place on Sunday, Wenger said that, from what he hears, Jack’s doing well.

“I am happy that he develops well, I think it was basically in the end a big decision for him to go,” Wenger said.

“He gets regular football and now on the observations I get from our people who watch him, he’s getting stronger every week. That’s exactly what he needed – to have regular football, maybe not every three days but every week at the start. That’s helped him a lot to develop and come back to the level he deserves to be at.”

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 19: Jack Wilshere of AFC Bournemouth (L) is tackled by Charlie Adam of Stoke City (R) during the Premier League match between Stoke City and AFC Bournemouth at Bet365 Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 19: Jack Wilshere of AFC Bournemouth (L) is tackled by Charlie Adam of Stoke City (R) during the Premier League match between Stoke City and AFC Bournemouth at Bet365 Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

The boss went on the reveal that he hasn’t actually spoken to the 24-year-old since he went out on loan, which does sound a little odd but makes complete sense considering Wenger’s reasoning. He wants Howe to be able to work with Wilshere and do their own thing without any outside interference.

“[I’ve not spoken to Wilshere] since he’s left. I leave him to deal with his manager. Every week I ask, ‘How did he play?’, I read the reports and when I can see highlights or watch him on television, I will watch him. I’m happy that he hasn’t had any injuries since he left us.”

I’m sure Howe appreciates it.