Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain seems ever closer to departing Liverpool in the summer with three Premier League clubs looking at signing the out of contract midfielder.
The 29 year-old headed into his sixth season at the club wanting to make a positive impression on Jurgen Klopp, but any plans were derailed when he suffered a serious hamstring injury against Crystal Palace in a pre-season friendly in Singapore.
From that moment it has been a uphill battle for minutes with the England international returning to full fitness in mid October and only making 12 appearances in all competitions which has included five starts.
In many ways, this season has been a snapshot of his Liverpool career, an ill-timed injury meaning that he is behind the eight-ball.
And with Liverpool looking to regenerate their midfield in the summer, Oxlade Chamberlain who has made 145 appearances and scored 18 goals will be one of the players to make way.
But despite the lack of opportunities in recent times, there still appears plenty of suitors.
The Daily Mail reports that Brighton, Newcastle and Aston Villa have a interest in his services.
Brighton were indeed looking at Oxlade-Chamberlain in January but held firm knowing that they could get him for nothing come the end of the season, while Newcastle are looking for more midfield depth as they aim to competing on the European stage next season.
The report also speculates that there are some Serie A clubs also interested.
So between now and the end of the season, the player affectionately known as ‘Ox’ will be hoping he can contribute in a positive fashion to the fortunes of his current team.
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