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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain ‘no closer to Arsenal deal’ and looks increasingly likely to leave Gunners

The Ox is on the Gunners' pre-season tour Down Under and has demanded assurances about his first-team future

ALEX OXLADE-CHAMBERLAIN looks set to leave Arsenal with the midfield ace no closer to signing a new deal.

The Ox is on the Gunners' pre-season tour in Australia after demanding assurances about his first-team future.

 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain trains in Sydney on Arsenal's pre-season tour
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain trains in Sydney on Arsenal's pre-season tourCredit: Getty Images
 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a Chelsea target over the summer
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a Chelsea target over the summerCredit: Getty Images

And claim that the chances of the Gunners midfielder penning a new contract are "virtually zero".

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is an admirer - as revealed by SunSport - while Liverpool and Chelsea are also said to be keen.

The Ox was waiting for a new contract offer from the Gunners, but he also wants a regular place in the starting line-up.

The 23-year-old midfielder, who has a year left on his deal, is ready to move after Liverpool and City declared an interest in him.

 The Ox scored a superb goal in England's 2-2 draw with Scotland
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The Ox scored a superb goal in England's 2-2 draw with ScotlandCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd
 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has since been away on a beach holiday
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has since been away on a beach holidayCredit: Instagram @alexoxchamberlain
 Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger could be set for a war over the Ox
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Antonio Conte and Arsene Wenger could be set for a war over the OxCredit: Rex Features

Despite tentative talks over a new deal, Arsenal have yet to make a formal offer.

Now the Ox wants answers before deciding whether to commit long term to Arsene Wenger's outfit.

Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Arsenal in 2011 and has gone on to turn out for the club 194 times, including 129 appearances in the Premier League.

 Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on holiday with his girlfriend Perrie Edwards
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on holiday with his girlfriend Perrie EdwardsCredit: Instagram

He made 48 appearances for club and country last season, scoring seven times.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has recently been on holiday with his pop-star girlfriend Perrie Edwards, from the band Little Mix.

Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs are just two other Emirates stars going into the final year of their contract.

Alexis Sanchez wants to leave - but Wenger insists he is staying.


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