Burnley have joined other English clubs in eyeing a move for a free agent who has scored at Turf Moor already.
Parker wants more flexibility from Burnley
The Clarets face a daunting task when they return from the international break this weekend, hosting Premier League champions Liverpool on Sunday afternoon.
It promises to be a stern test for Burnley, and speaking ahead of the game, manager Scott Parker has discussed the need for his side to be more "flexible" in their approach.
"I think it's just trying to be practical in certain moments, what the game demands of you, what you have in your squad, what that demands of you, really. So, of course, I'd love to...like we all would, you'd love to be sitting here playing a certain way of football and free-flowing, scoring loads of goals, defending and stuff like that. But at times, as a coach, you need to be flexible.
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"You need to understand the dynamics of what you have and certainly the competition you're going up against and how best to try and get results. And that's fundamentally what I did last year, to be honest with you. Of course, it was a different competition and it was flipped in terms of we had extra bits of quality in certain moments."
Now, Burnley have been linked with a move for a former Liverpool player as they look to provide the boss with more high level experience.
Burnley eyeing Premier League champion Oxlade-Chamberlain
According to a fresh claim from The Boot Room's Graeme Bailey, Burnley are "on alert" regarding a potential move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer. The 32-year-old is no longer a Besiktas player, having brought an end to his time in Turkey, and a return to England could now be on the cards soon. Everton, Leeds United, Brentford and Rangers are among the clubs credited with interest, too.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Oxlade-Chamberlain could be a shrewd addition for Burnley, bringing in a Champions League and Premier League winner who has proven himself at the highest level for much of his career, whether it be for Liverpool, Arsenal or England.
His versatility could be a real asset for Parker, with the Englishman able to shine in deeper or attacking midfield roles, as well as out wide, and if the move doesn't work, the fact that it is a free transfer takes away the risk element.
At 32, Oxlade-Chamberlain isn't getting any younger, but he still has plenty to offer if he can stay fit under the right manager, with Jurgen Klopp describing him as "super" in the past.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's key trophy wins Year
Champions League (Liverpool) 2019
Premier League (Liverpool) 2020
Club World Cup (Liverpool) 2019
FA Cup (Liverpool) 2022
FA Cup (Arsenal) 2017
FA Cup (Arsenal) 2015
FA Cup (Arsenal) 2014
EFL Cup (Liverpool) 2022
UEFA Super Cup (Liverpool) 2019
Turkish Cup (Besiktas) 2024
He will surely be hungry to prove himself back in England, and should Burnley pip some bigger clubs to his signature, it could be a real coup for them.