The England international was expected to leave Arsenal this summer after refusing to extend his Emirates deal which was due to expire next June.

And on Monday a move across London to join the Gunners’ rivals Chelsea seemed most likely after a £40m fee was agreed.

Oxlade-Chamberlain was reluctant to link up the Blues and preferred the idea of heading to Liverpool, who he supported as a kid, though.

And that paved the way for Jurgen Klopp to bolster his squad with the addition of the 24-year-old midfielder.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Liverpool from Arsenal for a fee rising to £40m

Former Liverpool star Gerrard has now offered his verdict on Oxlade-Chamberlain moving to Merseyside.

And it’s safe to say’s he’s impressed by Klopp’s latest big-money capture.

Gerrard said: "I think he definitely strengthens the group and the team. He's English, he's 24, he's just coming into his peak years.

Steven Gerrard and Reds signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain went head-to-head in the Premier League

"He's a very quick and exciting player. It seems as if he wasn't happy at Arsenal, so now hopefully he can settle down, give the best years of his career at Liverpool Football Club. But I think he's a very, very positive signing."

Oxlade-Chamberlain is currently on duty with England and started last night’s 4-0 win over Malta.

He’s in line to make his Liverpool debut when they travel to Manchester City on Saturday September 9.