Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain REJECTS £40m switch to Chelsea as he wants to move to Liverpool
The Blues had agreed a fee with London rivals Arsenal, but after requesting thinking-time, the England man has spurned the move
ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN has turned down a move to Chelsea, as he prefers to join Premier League rivals Liverpool.
The Blues are believed to have agreed a £40million fee with Arsenal for the midfielder, but Oxlade-Chamberlain is digging his heels in the hope of a move to Anfield.
After some thinking-time, the England man turned down a switch to Stamford Bridge.
And SunSport understands Liverpool have made an offer of around £30m for Oxlade-Chamberlain, which has already been rejected by Arsenal.
Oxlade-Chamberlain, 24, was still with England at their St George’s Park base last night — having NOT requested permission to leave for Chelsea talks.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to play the former Southampton ace in central midfield, which is his preferred position.
But Stamford Bridge manager Antonio Conte sees the versatile star as a wing-back.
There are fears Liverpool could miss out on The Ox because of the bad blood between them and Arsenal.
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The fallout dates back to 2013 and the Gunners’ cheeky attempt to trigger Luis Suarez’s release clause — with a bid of £40million plus £1.
The Ox has already rejected a new deal worth £180,000 a week at the Emirates and is now in the final year of his contract.
But there is still a chance he may see out this season with Arsene Wenger’s side.
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