Unexpected transfer. Former Liverpool and Arsenal player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain close to joining Celtic
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is on the verge of signing with Scottish champions Celtic.
Details: BBC Sport reports that Celtic head coach Martin O’Neill has confirmed ongoing talks and emphasized mutual interest between the parties. A key role in the negotiations was played by former club goalkeeper Joe Hart, who is a close friend of Alex.
It is reported that Hart personally spoke with the midfielder, telling him about the scale of the club and the atmosphere in Glasgow, which had a significant impact on Oxlade-Chamberlain’s desire to test himself in the Scottish Premiership.
It is worth noting that the Englishman’s last club was Turkish side Beşiktaş, for whom he made 50 appearances, scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist.
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