As momentum inside the Saudi Professional League continues to collect tempo, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has grow to be the most recent identify to be linked with a transfer to the Center East.
The midfielder was joined by Naby Keita, James Milner and Roberto Firmino in departing Anfield upon the top of his contract this summer season, however he stays the one participant among the many 4 to haven’t but discovered a brand new membership.
Oxlade-Chamberlain spent six seasons on Merseyside, registering 146 appearances in all competitions with 18 targets.
Accidents finally hampered his Liverpool profession after a formidable begin, however he has now attracted curiosity from Saudi Arabia since his departure.
The ever-growing Saudi Professional League has already attracted massive names reminiscent of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema with profitable salaries, whereas Liverpool’s Fabinho and Jordan Henderson are additionally heading in that path.
The Mirror have reported that the 29-year-old is the topic of a “three-way battle” to be signed forward of the brand new season, with curiosity additionally coming from Brentford and Besiktas.
Brentford are mentioned to be proposing a one-year deal and have cited the resurgence of Christian Eriksen as a marker for what he might obtain ought to he be a part of the Bees.
Besiktas are reportedly ready to make Oxlade-Chamberlain their highest-paid participant in a bid to carry him to the Turkish Tremendous Lig this summer season.
Sky Sports activities have additionally claimed curiosity from Saudi Arabia, together with golf equipment in MLS and one other Premier League aspect in Aston Villa.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has been and not using a membership since waving goodbye to the Reds on the ultimate day of the 2022/23, together with his contract formally expiring on June 30.
He arrived from Arsenal in the summertime of 2017, making a right away influence with 42 appearances in his debut season earlier than struggling a extreme knee damage within the Champions League semi-final in opposition to Roma.
The midfielder might be eager to resolve his future sooner quite than later, with the beginning of the home season very a lot on the horizon.
