According to Turkish media reports, Sheffield United have increased their pursuit of Besiktas attacking midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The former Liverpool and Arsenal star has been linked with a move to the Blades in recent weeks, as he looks to return to England.
Duhuliye reported today on the latest developments regarding Oxlade-Chamberlain’s future at Besiktas, stating that the Super Lig club intends to transfer him this summer.
The 30-year-old doesn’t look to be in the plans of Giovanni van Bronckhorst for next season after recent signings by the Istanbul club.
This gives Sheffield United the opportunity to come in for the player and it’s claimed they have entered into negotiations for him.
The Englishman is said to be keen to return to his home country and had an injury impacted debut season in Turkey. Southampton have also been linked with their former player and could offer him Premier League football for next season. Oxlade-Chamberlain made 30 appearances for Besiktas last season, scoring 4 goals. He’s contracted to the club until June 2026.
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