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Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants to sign Arsenal's Jack Wilshere

Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce has admitted his interest in Jack Wilshere, but says he doubts the Championship club can sign the Arsenal midfielder.

Bruce still wants to strengthen his team in the last week of the transfer window, and Villa are one of several sides who have been linked with a possible move for Wilshere, along with clubs including Sampdoria, Juventus and Newcastle.

Asked about Villa's interest on talkSPORT on Thursday, Bruce said: "The Jack Wilshere one -- hey, who wouldn't want Jack Wilshere? But I don't know whether we're capable of landing him and let's not forget he's still only 25.