Liverpool want Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in January transfer window as they prepare to lose Sadio Mane to Africa Cup of Nations
Jurgen Klopp targets out-of-favour Arsenal winger, but may face competition from Manchester City, who are also interested
LIVERPOOL are reportedly targeting Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in the January transfer window.
With Sadio Mane set to leave for the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal, Jurgen Klopp is in the market for a replacement.
And report the German has targeted the Arsenal winger who, with just one year left on his contract, would be expected to cost around £25million.
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Fellow England internationals, Adam Lallana and Jordan Henderson, have expressed their enjoyment at playing under Klopp while on international duty with Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The 23-year-old appears to be growing frustrated at a lack of playing time this season under Arsene Wenger.
He has scored six goals and provided six assists, but has not completed 90 minutes so far this season.
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Pundit and former Gunners striker, Ian Wright, admitted he was surprised to see him start on the bench in the recent defeat to Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho are known fans Oxlade-Chamberlain, with the Etihad giants keeping an eye on the situation and Chelsea interested in his signature while under the Special One’s management.
However, Liverpool looked set to seriously test Arsenal’s resolve to keep him in January.
Big things were expected when he arrived from Southampton in 2011, but injuries have restricted his progress — and he has only shown his brilliance in flashes.
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It is a worrying situation for Arsenal.
As well as Oxlade-Chamberlain, the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez are also entering the final 18 months of their contracts.
The England ace’s signature would be a huge boost to Liverpool, who have kept on leaders Chelsea’s heels, despite losing the influential Philippe Coutinho.