Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who rose to prominence during his six-year stint at Arsenal, is reportedly considering a move to Sheffield United following a challenging year at Turkish club Besiktas.
![Former Arsenal and Liverpool star put up for sale after 1 season with new club 1 ISTANBUL, TURKEY - MAY 7: Alex Chamberlain shoots during the Turkish Cup match between Besiktas and Ankaragucu at Vodafone on May 7, 2024 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2024/06/besiktas-v-ankaragucu-turkish-ziraat-cup-scaled-e1718788160531.jpg)
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s time at Arsenal was marked by both promise and infuriating setbacks. While he showed his skill and ability when he was on the pitch, his career was plagued by numerous injuries, including four serious knee injuries in his final four seasons in London.
His departure from Arsenal to Liverpool in 2017 for £35 million was met with mixed reactions. Some felt he hadn’t been given enough opportunities at Arsenal, while others pointed to his injury history as a reason for his inconsistent performances.
After a mixed spell at Liverpool, where his injury problems continued, Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Besiktas on a free transfer last summer.
![Former Arsenal and Liverpool star put up for sale after 1 season with new club 2 ISTANBUL, TURKEY - DECEMBER 9: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Besiktas looks on during the Turkish Super League match between Besiktas and Fenerbahce at Besiktas Park Stadium on December 9, 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Ahmad Mora/Getty Images)](https://dailycannon.com/static/uploads/2024/03/besiktas-v-fenerbahce-turkish-super-league-scaled-e1711804739296.jpg)
However, injuries continue to hinder his career, limiting him to just four goals and one assist in 30 appearances after picking up a tear in his thigh just before Christmas that kept him out until April.
Last month, reports from Turkish outlet Hurriyet suggested that Besiktas may not retain Oxlade-Chamberlain next season, with Sheffield United and Southampton reportedly interested in securing his services. These rumours have grown since then.
It was reported that Oxlade-Chamberlain is one of 10 players put up for sale by the club. The others are Vincent Aboubakar, Jean Onana, Valentin Rosier, Omar Colley, Daniel Amartey, Javi Montero, Arthur Masuaku, Ersin Destanoğlu, and Ante Rebic.
Turning 31 in August, Oxlade-Chamberlain currently has two years left on his current deal and is valued at €4.2m. He has reportedly been offered to a number of British clubs in the weeks since this news first emerged.