Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is doubtful if his future lays with Liverpool and a report suggests the club have doubts too, while West Ham are in ‘pole function’ to sign Arsenal’s maximum in-form megastar – all in Tuesday’s Transfer Gossip.
OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN TO PART WAYS?
Two snubs have left Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain because his future at Anfield, according to a record.
Now 28, Oxlade-Chamberlain arrived on Merseyside in 2017 whilst the Reds splashed out £35m.
The ex-Arsenal celebrity became a common in his first season beneath Jurgen Klopp, nonetheless a serious knee damage past due in the crusade governed him out for the majority of the following season.
He featured heavily in 2019/20, on the other hand has on the grounds that fallen down the pecking order following the arrival of Thiago Alcantara.
Indeed, Oxlade-Chamberlain has no longer been afforded a unmarried minute of motion in view that March 20.
He has been absolutely have compatibility and available in that time.
Now, the Daily Mail record that snub has left Oxlade-Chamberlain mulling his future.
What’s more, Liverpool are probably doing the same.
The document states the player ‘fears for his future’ amid the complete drop-off in gambling time. Even while Thiago has been rotated, Naby Keita has frequently been the selected man to update the Spaniard.
Liverpool quiet on contract extension
Adding additional gas to the fire is Oxlade-Chamberlain’s contract situation.
His latest deal is due to expire in 2023.
However, the file notes he is yet to pay attention from the club concerning an extension.
Another lead to for worry can also simply be the coming near near arrival of Fabio Carvalho. The Fulham baby has wrapped up a deal with the Reds and operated essentially in attacking midfield this season.
Regarding Liverpool’s stance, the club will reportedly adopt a ‘wait and see’ approach. That is seemingly in reference to what point of transfer interest he generates in the summer. The Mail expect such attention to emerge from both inside the Premier League and further afield in Europe.
Aside from Carvalho, Liverpool also have promising youngsters Harvey Elliott and Curtis Jones on the books.
The writing may already be on the wall for Oxlade-Chamberlain at Anfield.
ARSENAL VULNERABLE TO WEST HAM RAID
West Ham are on ‘pole role’ to sign resurgent Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah this summer, claims a record.
The centre-forward, 22, has risen to the fore at simply the right time for the Gunners. Nketiah has four goals in his final four games adding braces against both Chelsea and Leeds United.
Those goals have thrust Arsenal into the function of favourites to secure fourth spot. Their four-point cushion capacity they can lose the north London derby on Thursday and still qualify for the Champions League by means of winning their last two matches.
Nketiah has been the go-to man for Mikel Arteta in recent weeks with Alexandre Lacazette relegated to the bench. Nketiah has no longer enable his manager down, even though his past due-season surge could smartly be a swansong at the Emirates.
Nketiah’s deal – like Lacazette’s – is due to expire in the summer. The Daily Mail file that whilst Arsenal retain desire of securing a agreement extension, West Ham are now circling.
It’s noted the prospect of Nketiah leaving is ‘increasing’.
Two rounds of unsuccessful talks have been held and Arsenal plan to dangle a 3rd after his rich vein of form.
However, Arsenal are expected to splash the coins on at least one major-name striker this summer. That may simply visit Nketiah drop back to the bench if he stays – anything he is eager to avoid.
Minutes might be more common under David Moyes at West Ham. The Hammers simplest have Michail Antonio capable of running up front at current and he is now 32.
West Ham are deemed the frontrunners for Nketiah if he does depart.
Whether he does can also just count on the guarantees Arsenal be offering in their third round of talks.
NKETIAH REPLACED BY MAN CITY DUO?
With at least one of Nketiah and Lacazette due to depart and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang already in Barcelona, Arsenal will splash the coins in the final 3rd this summer. Per two reports, Man Town pair Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus can even be the men to fill the void.
The Daily Telegraph file Arsenal are competent to explore a flow for Sterling this summer – need to City make him accessible.
Pep Guardiola’s aspect appearance set to land Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. The Norwegian will join Argentine Julian Alvarez in giving City’s frontline a new look next year. However, they can also also be the spark that sees a few current forwards leave.
27-year-old Sterling will have simply 12 months left on his deal at season’s end and the Telegraph reckon Arsenal could make a move if Town open the door to a sale.
He may also yet be joined by a established face in north London if he does leave, with the Sun reporting a deal for Gabriel Jesus is edging closer.
Like Sterling, Jesus is also poised to enter the final 12 months of his Town deal next year. The Athletic’s David Ornstein formerly confirmed Arsenal were exploring a deal and Jesus himself became open to the switch.
