Former Arsenal player and coach Jack Wilshere is understood to be in the running for his first full-time managerial role. The 33-year-old is said to be a top contender for the managerial position at Luton Town - following the club's decision to part ways with Matt Bloomfield on Monday.

Wilshere, who previously led Arsenal's Under-18s to the FA Youth Cup final, had a brief stint as interim manager at Norwich City last season. Despite securing a win and a draw in his two Championship matches for the Canaries, he was overlooked for the permanent role.

However, Wilshere remains keen to return to senior management and is currently the favourite among several bookmakers to take the reins at Kenilworth Road. Bloomfield took charge of the Hatters in January amidst a relegation battle but was unable to prevent their drop from the Premier League to League One within a span of two years.

A few members of the squad that played in the Premier League under Rob Edwards are still at the club, but their performance in the third tier has been inconsistent. Luton decided to let go of Bloomfield after accumulating only 16 points from 11 games, with a recent defeat...