Manchester United line up £30million move for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Jose Mourinho is preparing a summer move for the midfielder who is suffering from a lack of game time
ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN has emerged as a £30million target for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
The Gunners midfielder has struggled to establish himself as a regular first-team player in Arsene Wenger's XI, meaning he may be interested in leaving.
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The Special One did not sign anyone in January after being content with his summer signings, which saw Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovich and Henrikh Mkhitaryan arrive at Old Trafford.
But now Mourinho is planning the club's next set of arrivals, with Oxlade-Chamberlain being part of that shortlist.
The Southampton academy graduate's natural position is on the wing but he can also operate in the center of midfield.
And with Micheal Carrick turning 36 next season, the Special One will be wary of finding reinforcements for his midfield.
Mourinho is reportedly interested in bringing Nemanja Matic and Willian in from Chelsea, but it is unlikely the Blues will allow Mourinho to swoop in for him.
The Ox has struggled to fulfill his potential in recent years at Arsenal and has only scored three league goals in the last two season.