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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has NOT started contract talks with Arsenal despite Wenger saying he had

Star bemused by Gunners chief's comments as his frustrations over being subbed grow

Gary Stonehouse

Published: 7:58, 12 Dec 2016
Updated: 8:32, 12 Dec 2016

ARSENAL chiefs have still not started contract negotiations with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

It was claimed last week by Gunners boss Arsene Wenger that talks had begun with the player’s representatives.

Arsenal have not started contract talks yet with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain — Arsenal have not started contract talks yet with Alex Oxlade-ChamberlainCredit: AP:Associated Press

Yet, according to the , NO approach has been made.

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And the Frenchman’s comments came a huge surprise to the midfielder and his agent.

The 23-year-old has just 18 months left on his deal at the Emirates.

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Oxlade-Chamberlain is growing increasingly frustrated with the amount of playing time at Arsenal.

He has completed 90 minutes just once this season, despite bagging six goals and providing six assists.

Only Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Theo Walcott have notched more than the England international.

Arsene Wenger said last week that the club had begun negotiations with The Ox's representatives — Arsene Wenger said last week that the club had begun negotiations with The Ox's representativesCredit: Reuters

It has been claimed that NO talks have yet to take place — It has been claimed that NO talks have yet to take placeCredit: EPA

Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored six goals already this season — Oxlade-Chamberlain has scored six goals already this seasonCredit: Getty Images

Arsenal legend and Match of the Day pundit Ian Wright highlighted the Ox’s situation at the weekend and said the midfielder is annoyed at constantly being subbed off.

It happened again on Saturday, Wenger replacing the star with 20 minutes to go during the 3-1 victory over Stoke City.

Manchester City were just one of the clubs monitoring his situation in north London last season, and as his contract continues to run down, more clubs around Europe are joining the list of admirers.

Ox was subbed again on Saturday during the 3-1 win over Stoke — Ox was subbed again on Saturday during the 3-1 win over StokeCredit: Reuters

Only Ozil and Sanchez, plus Walcott, have scored more than Ox this season — Only Ozil and Sanchez, plus Walcott, have scored more than Ox this seasonCredit: Reuters

Oxlade-Chamberlain has made himself a favourite with the Gunners fans since he signed from Southampton back in 2011.

Wenger also faces a worrying situation with Sanchez and Ozil, with no breakthrough in the contract talks for either man.

The club also want to trigger the extension option in both Santi Cazorla’s and Per Mertesacker’s deals.

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