Arsenal transfer news: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could join Chelsea, but is keen on Liverpool

That’s the blockbuster claim of TalkSPORT and Sky Sports presenter Jim White.

Starsport understand Chelsea are close to sealing a deal for Oxlade-Chamberlain.

They agreed a fee with Arsenal yesterday which could total around £40m.

But it appears the England midfielder would rather head to another interested party - Liverpool.

White wrote on Twitter: “Although @Arsenal and @ChelseaFC reportedly agree fee for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, source says player's preference would be @LFC.”

The Reds are keen on Oxlade-Chamberlain but haven’t lodged a bid.

Oxlade-Chamberlain would prefer to join Liverpool than Chelsea, says Jim White

Liverpool have wrapped up the signing of Naby Keita who will arrive next summer.

But they could decide to join the race for Oxlade-Chamberlain too.

He’s out of contract at the Emirates at the end of the season and has refused to sign a new contract.

Arsenal transfer news: Oxlade-Chamberlain is likely to leave before Thursday's deadline

The midfielder was offered a package of around £150,000-a-week plus bonuses, but turned it down.

He could earn around £220,000-a-week at Stamford Bridge.