Here are the latest Arsenal FC news stories circulating in the Twitterverse, blogosphere, cyberspace and media world. Is Arsenal really interested in putting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on the market? Is there a rival English giant club keen on him?
It appears that Jurgen Klopp and Liverpool might be that club, at least according to ESPN FC.
According to the Bristol based publication:
Arsenal are planning to begin talks over a new contract with Oxlade-Chamberlain, who is entering the final two years of his current deal, and are determined to keep him, according to a source close to the player’s camp.
However, should he fail to agree an extension, Liverpool could make a move for the England international, who has also been linked with Manchester City in recent days.
Yes, the transfer window doesn’t open for awhile yet, but Arsenal are eliminated from the title race and Champions League. Hence it’s time to talk summer transfer rumors, and there are quite a few today on the back pages related to both Arsenal and Oxlade-Chamberlain.
-(Daily Mirror) “Southampton are ready to make Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain their highest-paid player this summer.”
-(Daily Mail) Arsenal are bracing themselves for a flurry of offers for their British talent this summer. Aaron Ramsey, Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs, Calum Chambers and Carl Jenkinson could be targets for their Premier League rivals and there is a growing feeling that the Gunners are prepared to sell.
-(The Telegraph) Arsenal are preparing to listen to offers for both Kieran Gibbs and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
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