Ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘in talks’ over shock transfer to return to Premier League

ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN is reportedly in talks over a shock Premier League return with Brentford.

The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder spent the past year playing for Besiktas after leaving Anfield.

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But Oxlade-Chamberlain was one of NINE first-team stars put up for sale by the Turks after they finished sixth in last season’s Super Lig.

After being frozen out of the club, SunSport exclusively revealed Oxlade-Chamberlain had been offered to a number of English clubs.

And we also told you that Sheffield United were plotting an ambitious loan swoop despite their relegation to the Championship.

However, Turkish outlet claims Brentford have now opened talks over a move for Ox.

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Thomas Frank has strengthened his plucky Bees squad with a new defender and several eye-catching forwards.

But he remains in the market for a versatile central midfielder.

And Oxlade-Chamberlain ticks the boxes required to play in west London.

It now remains to be seen if Brentford’s offer is accepted by Besiktas, with the report unclear whether it would be a loan or permanent transfer.

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But Ox is set to have an offer from a European giant too.

It’s added that fallen Dutch side Ajax are also in the process of preparing a bid.

They already boast a former Liverpool and England teammate in Jordan Henderson.

And with the capital club hoping to return to the top level, the prospect of potential European football in the 2025/26 season could be too good for Ox to resist.

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