Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has been training at Arsenal for several months as he looks to maintain his fitness while waiting for an opportunity to secure a new club. After having his contract at Besiktas terminated in August, he returned to England to continue his career at the highest level.
The attacker shares a strong connection with Arsenal, having enjoyed a successful spell at the club earlier in his career. During that time, he played alongside Mikel Arteta, with both men contributing to the Gunners during their respective playing days. Arteta later retired and moved into management, while Oxlade-Chamberlain departed Arsenal to join Liverpool, where he went on to win the Premier League, the Champions League, and several other major honours.
Potential return to Arsenal
There is a belief that Oxlade-Chamberlain could still offer something to Arsenal if he is able to regain full sharpness and earn a contract. His experience at the top level and familiarity with the club environment are seen as positives, particularly during a period when Arsenal are managing injury concerns within their squad.
Mikel Merino has suffered an injury that could keep him out of action for an extended spell, creating a short-term challenge for the Gunners. Although Arsenal chose not to strengthen significantly during the most recent transfer window, the absence of reinforcements has prompted discussion about alternative solutions already available to the club.
Arteta’s response and squad considerations
This situation has opened the door for Oxlade-Chamberlain to be considered as a possible option. When Arteta was asked whether he would contemplate offering the former Arsenal player a deal to help cover Merino’s absence, he appeared to leave the possibility open. According to the Metro, Arteta responded by saying, ‘We explore every option,’ a comment that suggests no decision has been ruled out.
While there is no indication that a deal is imminent, Oxlade-Chamberlain’s continued presence in training shows his determination to remain ready. For Arsenal, the coming weeks could determine whether familiarity and experience are valued as they seek to maintain momentum during a demanding period of the season.
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The Ox could (maybe) help develop either the under 19s or lower echelons of our development of young players. It wouldn’t be such a bad idea if he has earned the requisite coach-certificates. As well his working experience under Wenger, Klopp added to his personal trophy haul must is noteworthy.
So he comes with oodles of creditability, but his age and the fact we’ve just been bidding for Tonali suggests the fans – me included – would be outraged were we to be unsettling Tonali and instead just settle for The ‘Ox-Chamberlain.’ It simply wouldn’t add-up.
We were never on for Tonali, it was his agent talking it up, the Ox has been training with us for a few weeks and is a good addition as cover on the bench for Morino, imho.
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I read/gathered it was the agent ‘talking it up,’ still I don’t need to see backward steps ie moves that make little sense…that said… I’m confident that the Ox has (no real) chance of running out for us as part of the current arsenal 1st team setup. I hope not. Someone entertain the idea only to (hopefully) dismiss it :). Our squad will adapt and cope.
Apparently Celtic have been talking to the Ox. He will probably find it easier for him up there considering his injury record.
Great opportunity for arsenal to strengthen their team with more players with experience and fitness at this time we can’t just leave such an opportunity during the time when everything is becoming tense