Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on brink of Besiktas transfer exit with Leeds among possible destinations for ex-England star
The former England midfielder has been locked in talks with the Turkish club over becoming a free agent for the last month.
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Alex Oxalde Chamberlain has endured a torrid time at Besiktas
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The former Arsenal and Liverpool man is now being eyed by Leeds United
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And finally, it looks as though Oxlade-Chamberlain, 31, who has still been training with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team in Istanbul, could be able to leave in the next few days.
He left Liverpool in 2023 and the contract with Besiktas was due to run until 2026.
But he has struggled with form and fitness.
Oxlade-Chamberlain managed just five goals and one assist in 50 appearances with Besiktas.
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And the former Arenal and Southampton man is now hoping to get a return to the Premier League.
Leeds is one possible destination for the midfielder, who has been blighted by injury over the years.
Sources told SunSport Oxlade-Chamberlain fell out of favour in the eyes of former Manchester United hitman and manager Solskjaer ahead of the coming season.
The same sources claim Besiktas initially wanted to pay the midfielder's severance package in instalments.
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has only made 50 appearances for Besiktas
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Oxlade-Chamberlain, however, refused to accept the proposed terms.
That refusal paved the way for a crunch meeting between the Ox and Besikitas chiefs.
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Watch as forgotten England star Oxlade-Chamberlain is squared up to by rival in heated clash before LAUGHING in his face
And it's ultimately resulted in the club deciding to pay his exit fee in full.
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