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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Birmingham City make ambitious transfer move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Birmingham City want Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to join their push for promotion into the Premier League - with the former Arsenal star open to a return to English football Birmingham City have made an ambitious move to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The Blues want the England international to join their push for promotion into the Premier League. Oxlade-Chamberlain, 32, is currently at Besiktas but would be open to a return to English football. There has been interest from the Premier League with Besiktas likely to let him go if they can find the right deal. Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Oxlade-Chamberlain has been back in full training with Besiktas, is in good shape and ready for the new season. It would be a new challenge to find another club at this stage of his career and Birmingham hope they can convince him because of the ownership and direction. Birmingham can boast a big pull with Tom Wagner as chairman and NFL legend Tom Brady is a part owner of the St Andrews club. They have made a solid start to the Championship season and have got dreams of going straight up into the top flight after being promoted from League One. They have spending power and pulling power which they hope can convince Oxlade-Chamberlain who has 35 England caps and had an illustrious Premier League career with both Arsenal and Liverpool. Injuries have held him back in his career but he joined Besiktas two years ago and remains in Turkey despite false reports that he had left. He even posted pictures of himself back in training to prove he was still there. There is also certain to be interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain from Premier League clubs in this window as he is regarded as being a popular figure in the dressing room with leadership qualities. His partner, Little Mix star Perrie Edwards, recently revealed she would be splitting her time between England and Turkey. They have been together for eight years and have a son.
The Sun
21 hours ago
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- The Sun
Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle ANNOUNCE Ramsey signing, Chelsea starlet EXCLUSIVE, Spurs ‘learn price for Savinho'
Ox move Former Premier League star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain looks set to finally get his move away from Besiktas. The Southampton, Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder has been locked in talks with the Turkish club over becoming a free agent for the last month. 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 Anfield in 2023 and the contract with Besiktas was due to run until 2026 but he has struggled with form and fitness.
Metro
18-07-2025
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- Metro
Premier League side favourites to sign Arsenal and Liverpool hero on a free
Former Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been tipped to join a Premier League rival on a free transfer. Oxlade-Chamberlain is fondly remembered at both the Emirates and Anfield having won seven major trophies during his time at both clubs. There were huge expectations when the then-17-year-old joined Arsenal from Southampton in 2011, instantly becoming a first-team regular under Arsene Wenger despite his tender years. The midfielder also broke into the England team, winning 35 caps, the last of which in 2019, and was part of the squads that went to Euro 2012 and the 2014 World Cup. 'The Ox' spent six seasons in north London, making 198 appearances and winning three FA Cups, but in 2017 he completed a surprise transfer to Liverpool for a fee of £35million – still the most expensive sale in Arsenal's history. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. After a great start under Jurgen Klopp, it seemed he would be a key player for club and country for many a season to come, but that all fell apart after suffering a serious knee injury that ruled him out for over a year. Fitness issues continued to plague him and he was eventually released in 2023, but not before adding a Premier League and Champions League title to his trophy cabinet. The former Three Lions star has spent the last two seasons with Besiktas but found himself struggling for game time following the arrival of former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Oxlade-Chamberlain had one more year left on his contract but earlier this week the Turkish giants paid £1.2m to end his deal early, according to reports. Now a free agent, the 31-year-old has been linked with a return to England and according to the bookmakers, Leeds United will be his destinantion. Clubs: Arsenal, Liverpool Appearances: 235 Goals: 20 Assists: 24 Major Trophies: Premier League (2019/20), FA Cup (2013/14, 2014/15, 2016/17), Champions League (2018/19), League Cup (2021/22), Club World Cup (2019) Betfair have the Yorkshire club as the favourites to sign the Oxlade-Chamberlain as they look to add some experience ahead of their return to the Premier League. More Trending The Athletic report that Leeds are currently working on deals for midfielders Sean Longstaff of Newcastle and Anton Stach from Hoffenheim. Fellow recently promoted sides Sunderland and Burnley are also in the running, as are the player's boyhood club Southampton and the Tom Brady-backed Birmingham, both of the Championship. An emotional return to Liverpool and a controversial switch to Manchester United have also been mooted. Leeds – 3/1 Southampton – 7/2 Birmingham – 5/1 Sunderland – 6/1 Burnley – 8/1 Liverpool – 20/1 Man Utd – 25/1 Odds courtesy of Betfair For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Man Utd star left out of squad for game vs Leeds after transfer decision MORE: Noni Madueke sends message to Arsenal fans after toxic reaction to transfer MORE: Why Arsenal fans don't want Noni Madueke and the alarming data that will worry them
Scottish Sun
14-07-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘has Besiktas contract terminated' with former England star's career left in limbo
Alex-Oxlade Chamberlain left Besiktas after they paid him a hefty fee FREE AGENT Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'has Besiktas contract terminated' with former England star's career left in limbo Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN has become a free agent after Besiktas terminated his contract. Oxlade-Chamberlain, 31, joined the Turkish giants from Liverpool in 2023 but struggled to stand out mainly due to injuries. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become a free agent after Besiktas terminated his contract 2 Besiktas tore Oxlade-Chamberlain's deal after paying him a hefty severance fee According to Yeni Safak, the Istanbul outfit tore the versatile midfielder's deal after paying him a hefty severance fee. The same source claims Besiktas paid £1.2million in order to release the former England international. That would pose as a cheaper price than to pay the former Arsenal star's remaining wages. The ex-Liverpool ace's contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ran until 2026. Read More on Football Eze does it Arsenal face missing out on Eze as European giants go head-to-head for transfer Sources told SunSport Oxlade-Chamberlain fell out of favour in Solskjaer's eyes ahead of the coming season. The same sources claim Besiktas initially wanted to pay the ex-Southampton star's severance in instalments. However, the central midfielder refused to accept and a meeting took place where a final decision was made to pay everything in full. Oxlade-Chamberlain amassed a mere total of five goals and one assist in 50 appearances with Besiktas. The former Premier League ace's future is currently uncertain after his exit from the Turkish outfit. Besiktas, though, will still have English representation this coming season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shows off his football skills at Beşiktaş Training Solskjaer's side signed ex-Chelsea ace Tammy Abraham on loan from Roma.
The Irish Sun
14-07-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘has Besiktas contract terminated' with former England star's career left in limbo
ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN has become a free agent after Besiktas terminated his contract. Oxlade-Chamberlain, 31, joined the Turkish giants from 2 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become a free agent after Besiktas terminated his contract 2 Besiktas tore Oxlade-Chamberlain's deal after paying him a hefty severance fee According to Yeni Safak, the Istanbul outfit tore the versatile midfielder's deal after paying him a hefty severance fee. The same source claims Besiktas paid £1.2million in order to release the former England international. That would pose as a cheaper price than to pay the former The ex-Liverpool ace's contract with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side ran until 2026. Read More on Football Sources told SunSport Oxlade-Chamberlain fell out of favour in Solskjaer's eyes ahead of the coming season. The same sources claim Besiktas initially wanted to pay the ex- However, the central midfielder refused to accept and a meeting took place where a final decision was made to pay everything in full. Oxlade-Chamberlain amassed a mere total of five goals and one assist in 50 appearances with Besiktas. Most read in Football The former Premier League ace's future is currently uncertain after his exit from the Turkish outfit. Besiktas, though, will still have English representation this coming season. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shows off his football skills at Beşiktaş Training Solskjaer's side
