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Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would welcome switch to Liverpool as he weighs up his future

England international is set to be offered a new conract but will be sold this summer if no deal is reached

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ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN is considering joining Liverpool to work with Jurgen Klopp, according to reports.

The Arsenal star has 12 months left on his deal and will be sold this summer if he does not agree an extension.

Arsene Wenger wants Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to stay at Arsenal for the next decade
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Arsene Wenger wants Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to stay at ArsenalCredit: Getty Images

And the claims working with Reds boss Klopp is giving him plenty to think about.


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Oxlade-Chamberlain would be looking at around £100,000-a-week when he is offered new terms at the end of the season.

The winger has been preferred to Hector Bellerin on the right flank since Arsene Wenger's switch in formation.

But unlike key men Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil, talks are yet to begin about his future.

This, together with uncertainty about Arsene Wenger's future, is leading to doubts creeping in.

Klopp has a stellar reputation for developing youngsters which would appeal to the Ox, 23.

Jurgen Klopp has not been put off by Arsenal's £35m valuation of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
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Jurgen Klopp has a reputation for developing youngstersCredit: PA:Press Association
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is desperate for first-team football as he has his England career to consider
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Oxlade-Chamberlain is desperate for first-team football as he has his England career to considerCredit: AP:Associated Press

Any deal would see the clubs have to agree on a price with Arsenal's expected £30million valuation a potential stumbling block.

Burnley's Michael Keane and Southampton star Virgil van Dijk join Oxlade-Chamberlain at the top of Klopp's wish list.

The German is keen to add depth as well as quality as the Reds will be playing European football next season.

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