Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is close to becoming a member of Scottish champions Celtic.
The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August.
He has been coaching with Arsenal – the place he made 198 appearances in a six-year spell – however BBC Sport has been advised a move to Celtic Park is now possible, though a deal continues to be to be finalised.
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Hoops boss Martin O’Neil confirmed his interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain this week and believes the curiosity is mutual.
“I’ve spoken to him, but I’m sure he has plenty of options, maybe closer to London,” stated O’Neill.
“I’d be very interested in doing it. I’m surprised people haven’t taken him up.
“I feel he was very enthusiastic about what we have been saying. He is aware of all in regards to the membership, he is an enormous buddy of Joe Hart and Joe has spoken to him – not on our behalf.
“It’s something we’re interested in but if it doesn’t materialise, it doesn’t materialise.”
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Oxlade-Chamberlain began his profession at Southampton and joined Arsenal in 2011, the place he gained three FA Cups.
He moved to Liverpool for £35m and helped them win the Champions League, Premier League, League Cup, Super Cup and Club World Cup.
The England worldwide joined Besiktas in 2023 and made 46 appearances, scoring 5 objectives.