Leeds United have reportedly made a surprise offer to sign former Liverpool and Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The 31-year-old, a winner of the Premier League and the Champions League with Liverpool, has plied his trade in Turkey with Besiktas since 2023.
However, the England-capped midfielder remained in Turkey and eventually enjoyed a resurgence following the appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been on the books at Besiktas since 2023.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been on the books at Besiktas since 2023.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been on the books at Besiktas since 2023. | YAGIZ GURTUG/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images
Leeds linked with Oxlade-Chamberlain
According to Turkish reporter Firat Gunayer, Chamberlain is looking to depart Besiktas and has interest from West Yorkshire.
Speaking to Rabona, he said: “Leeds United have made an offer to Alex Oxlade Chamberlain. The player is also keen to leave.”
Reports have also indicated Championship-bound Leicester City are interested in the versatile midfielder.
It now remains to be seen whether a return to England does indeed transpire for a player once considered among his country’s brightest talents.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s career path
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s ability cannot be questioned but Leeds fans may well have concerns over his fitness record.
The 31-year-old was once a key figure in the England set-up, but has seen his career veer off-track as a result of injury problems.
A product of Southampton’s academy, Oxlade-Chamberlain made 43 appearances for the Saints before being lured from St Mary’s by Arsenal.
He amassed nearly 200 appearances in six years at Arsenal before a trophy-laden six-year stay at Liverpool started in 2017.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faced Leeds United in the Premier League during his Liverpool days.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faced Leeds United in the Premier League during his Liverpool days.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain faced Leeds United in the Premier League during his Liverpool days. | Shaun Botterill/Getty Images
Leeds United’s midfield situation
Ethan Ampadu, Ao Tanaka and Ilia Gruev remain as Leeds’ options, with none of the three considered out-and-out attacking midfielders.