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The Sun
13 hours ago
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- The Sun
Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Gyokeres ‘set for Gunners MEDICAL', Madueke IMMINENT, £16.5m Mosquera incoming
Out of the Ox Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become a free agent after Besiktas terminated his contract. According to Yeni Safak, the Istanbul outfit tore up Oxlade-Chamberlain's deal after paying him a hefty severance fee. The same source claims the Turkish giants paid £1.2million in order to release the versatile midfielder. 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. Sources told SunSport the ex-England international 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.
The Sun
2 days ago
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- The 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 Liverpool in 2023 but struggled to stand out mainly due to injuries. 2 2 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. 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. Solskjaer's side signed ex-Chelsea ace Tammy Abraham on loan from Roma.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Besiktas 'terminate the contract of former Arsenal and Liverpool star' after two years at the club
Besiktas have terminated the contract of a former Arsenal and Liverpool star. The player signed for Besiktas in 2023 and made 50 appearances for the club, while he scored five goals. His contract with the Turkish club was previously set to run until next summer. A former England international, he won the Turkish Cup and the Turkish Super Cup while at Besiktas. However, he will now be on the lookout for a new club this summer. He wasn't considered part of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's plans for the new campaign. As reported by Yeni Safak, Besiktas have terminated the contract of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The midfielder struggled with injury midway through his first season at Besiktas but featured prominently last campaign. Between 2012 and 2019 Oxlade-Chamberlain was capped by England on 35 occasions and scored seven goals. After starting out at Southampton, he signed for Arsenal in 2011 and played 198 times for the Gunners, scoring 20 goals and winning three FA Cups. A move to Liverpool followed in 2017, with Oxlade-Chamberlain winning an array of trophies during his time with the Reds. He won the Champions League, the Premier League, the League Cup, the UEFA Super Cup and the Club World Cup. In total Oxlade-Chamberlain scored 18 goals in 146 appearances for Liverpool. A player who was very highly rated as a youngster, Oxlade-Chamberlain has often endured problems with injuries. The 31-year-old has previously been linked with a return to English football and it will be interesting to see what his next destination is.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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- Yahoo
Dave Hendrick outlines potential Premier League landing spots for Henderson
Jordan Henderson Faces Premier League Crossroads After Contract Termination Jordan Henderson's time abroad has come to an abrupt end, and the former Liverpool captain now finds himself in limbo, awaiting his next move. As reported on The Daily Red podcast by Dave Hendrick, Henderson has terminated his contract and is now the subject of Premier League interest, with Sunderland leading the pack. Hendrick's assessment of the situation was as direct as it was telling: 'Jordan Henderson has terminated his contract amid Premier League interest. Paul Joyce reporting the Premier League interest. I would imagine that Premier League interest comes from Sunderland, perhaps Burnley.' Limited Options in a Changed League The Premier League landscape Henderson left behind is not the one he returns to. Hendrick noted that upon leaving Liverpool, there were 'probably still six or eight clubs in the league that he could have played for'. Now, the market looks less inviting for the 34-year-old midfielder. Advertisement 'Very, very hard to really find a place for him at this point in his career,' Hendrick said, methodically listing the clubs he believes are unlikely to consider the former England international. 'He's not good enough for Arsenal, not good enough for Villa… he wouldn't get in the team at Brighton… Chelsea, not a hope. Not an absolute chance.' The list goes on, with dismissals of clubs such as Palace, West Ham, Wolves, Newcastle, and Spurs. Hendrick's analysis is clear: Henderson's Premier League future hinges not on prestige, but on practicality. 'He's going to want to play. He's not going to want to go and be a squad player.' That mindset narrows the field significantly. Sunderland Move Makes 'All the Sense' Among the few logical destinations, one club stands out. 'Sunderland definitely, I think, is the favourite in the clubhouse,' said Hendrick. It is a move steeped in sentiment, given Henderson's roots at the Wearside club. 'It's where he came through. It's where he's from. It makes a lot of sense.' Advertisement Burnley and Leeds United were also mentioned as possibilities, but Sunderland offers not just familiarity, but a potentially starring role. For a player clearly seeking playing time over bench duty, that could be decisive. Shift in Perception Since Liverpool Exit The gap between what Henderson was at Liverpool and how he is now perceived is stark. Once lauded for his leadership and tireless engine, his recent moves have drawn scepticism. The nature of Hendrick's remarks — at times blunt, always rooted in current form and squad fit — reflects a shift in the broader football conversation around Henderson. He is no longer evaluated as a former Liverpool captain and Champions League winner, but as a veteran midfielder attempting to remain relevant in a league that has evolved rapidly. 'He wouldn't get in the team at Forest… wouldn't get in the team at Spurs,' Hendrick reiterated, underlining the struggle to find a natural fit. Advertisement What Comes Next for Henderson? Henderson's next club will likely determine how the final chapter of his Premier League career is written. A return to Sunderland would be symbolic, yes, but also a real opportunity to finish his playing days with meaningful minutes on the pitch. For now, as Dave Hendrick observed, it's a waiting game: 'My guess is it's one of the newly promoted teams.' No matter where he ends up, his situation offers a striking reminder of how swiftly football moves on — and how even the most decorated figures must reprove their worth when the spotlight shifts.
Arabian Business
6 days ago
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- Arabian Business
UAE's EGA says wrongful termination of contract by Guinea will cost 2,000 jobs
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), which has invested over US$1.4 billion in its business in the Republic of Guinea, said more than 2,000 employees and contractors are on the verge of losing their earnings after the government 'wrongfully declared the termination of the Basic Agreement'. The UAE industrial giant said that the termination of the contract between EGA subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) with the Republic of Guinea, will 'regrettably impact employment in the Boké region in western Guinea' and that GAC is now proceeding with the necessary process to make significant redundancies. Guinea terminates EGA's mining contract GAC is the largest greenfield investor in Guinea's mining sector in over 40 years and has created 3,200 jobs, 96 per cent of which are held by Guinean citizens. The company has generated new economic opportunities and substantial revenues for the Republic of Guinea, while establishing lasting development partnerships with local communities. In 2024 alone, GAC made approximately US$244 million of direct expenditures in Guinea. In May of this year, Reuters reported that Guinea initiated the process to revoke EGA's mining license in the country following a dispute between the two parties over customs duties. In the Autumn of 2024, the government illegally blocked EGA and GAC's Guinean operations, suspending the export of GAC's bauxite and blocking its access to the rail on shared rail infrastructure. This led to the suspension of GAC's mining operations. GAC and EGA stated that they will defend their rights before the competent international tribunals and seek redress for the losses they have suffered. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, commented: 'These actions have made the continuation of GAC's operations and the development of an alumina refinery impossible. The job losses this will cause, and the opportunity loss to the Guinean economy, are deeply regrettable. 'We have maintained GAC's employee workforce in difficult circumstances for as long as possible. Our focus has been to honour the economic and social commitment to our people, their families and to the Republic of Guinea.' In addition, state-controlled Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée suspended all deliveries of bauxite to EGA in the United Arab Emirates, forcing EGA to source bauxite from other countries. GAC made considerable efforts and concessions to try to unlock its operations and enable the development of an alumina refinery in Guinea to proceed despite the major economic, technical and environmental challenges to completing such a project.
