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He is keen on a return to English football
By Will Jenkins
Leeds United are reportedly keen on securing the services of
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 32-year-old saw his contract terminated with
Turkish outfit Besiktas in August. He was initially contracted to remain with
the club until 2026, but the Turkish side paid him approximately £1.5m to
conclude his deal prematurely.
As an unattached player, Oxlade-Chamberlain can be recruited
outside the transfer window, which concluded earlier this week.
The Premier League champion with Liverpool is understood to
be eager to return to English football, with Leeds amongst the clubs expressing
interest, though the Whites face rivalry from Championship outfit Birmingham
City.
"Oxlade-Chamberlain is available as well. A number of
clubs have been having a look at him," transfer correspondent Pete
O'Rourke told Football Insider.
"He's got a great CV, played for Arsenal and Liverpool,
he's a Champions League and Premier League winner from his time at Liverpool.
"Now that he's left Besiktas, clubs have been put on
alert by his availability. There's interest from clubs in the Premier League,
Championship and across Europe as well, with Leeds and Birmingham among them.
On the favourable side, Daniel Farke's squad would not be
shouldering a transfer fee gamble, with the former Liverpool star available on
a free transfer. The primary worry would be his salary.
