Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been urged to join Birmingham City this summer.
The 32-year-old is currently contracted at Besiktas and he has one year left on his deal with the Turkish giants.
Oxlade-Chamberlain is attracting interest from Birmingham
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Oxlade-Chamberlain is attracting interest from BirminghamCredit: Getty
But despite that, they are reportedly willing to let Oxlade-Chamberlain depart the club on a free.
He joined Besiktas from Liverpool in 2023 and has gone on to play 44 games in all competitions.
In that time, he's only scored five times and assisted once.
Now, Oxlade-Chamberlain may make his way back to England to join Birmingham in the Championship.
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The Blues, who were promoted after winning the League One title last season, are looking to add some more experience.
Chris Davies' side have started the new campaign with a draw and a win after making 10 signings already this summer.
And the former England international could end up becoming the club's 11th new arrival of the window.
Birmingham are eyeing instant promotion to the Premier League and the addition of Oxlade-Chamberlain could help aid that goal.
Reports claim there has been some interest from top-flight sides in England too, with Besiktas open to letting him leave.
The midfielder has been in full training in Turkey, but he has not made an appearance in pre-season or competitively this season.
Oxlade-Chamberlain could head back to England
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Oxlade-Chamberlain could head back to EnglandCredit: Getty
Birmingham want to add some extra experience to their squad
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Birmingham want to add some extra experience to their squadCredit: Getty
talkSPORT hosts Ally McCoist and Jeff Stelling urged the former Arsenal and Liverpool man to head back to English football.
During talkSPORT Breakfast's Transfer Tinder, McCoist said: "I’m swiping right all day. I would love to see him back in England. He’s another player I just want to see fit and get a good run at it."
Stelling added: "He’s a lovely bloke, obviously his partner and son are in this country. It’s a no-brainer."
Oxlade-Chamberlain in England
Oxlade-Chamberlain has 235 Premier League appearances to his name, representing Arsenal and Liverpool.
He also has 35 England caps and has played over 50 games in the Champions League throughout his career.
After joining Arsenal from Southampton in 2011, he spent six seasons playing for the Gunners at the Emirates.
Oxlade-Chamberlain won the Champions League and Premier League with Liverpool
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Oxlade-Chamberlain won the Champions League and Premier League with LiverpoolCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Oxlade-Chamberlain then joined Liverpool for £35million in 2017, going on to spend six years at Anfield.
At Arsenal, he won three FA Cups and three Community Shields before becoming a Premier League champion with Liverpool.
Also at the Reds, he won the Champions League in 2019, followed by the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup titles.
Oxlade Chamberlain: Major injury history
2013/14 - Knee injury - 141 days out, missed 48 games
2015/16 - Knee injury - 67 days out, missed 15 games
2017/18 - ACL tear - 317 days out, missed 58 games
2020/21 - Knee injury - 114 days out, missed 20 games
2022/23 - Hamstring injury - 94 days out, missed 14 games
2023/24 - Torn thigh muscle - 100 days out, missed 18 games
Fitness concern?
There's no doubt that Oxlade-Chamberlain may have achieved a lot more success in his career if it weren't for injuries.
Fitness issues have blighted his time on the pitch, with his first major injury coming in 2013 as he missed 48 Arsenal games.
He suffered a further nine injuries with the Gunners, missing a whopping 521 days of action in total over four years.
Oxlade-Chamberlain then spent almost an entire year out when at Liverpool following an ACL tear in 2018.
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He also went on to suffer another knee injury and a hamstring issue towards the end of his time at the club.
At Besiktas, his fitness has slightly improved, but he missed 18 games and 100 days during his first season after tearing his thigh muscle.
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