## Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Linked with Move to Saudi Pro League
The Saudi Pro League is quickly becoming one of the most attractive destinations for footballers, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema already signing lucrative contracts in the Middle East. Now, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has become the latest name to be linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League.
Oxlade-Chamberlain spent six seasons at Anfield, registering 146 appearances in all competitions with 18 goals. He was joined by Naby Keita, James Milner and Roberto Firmino in departing Liverpool upon the end of his contract this summer, but he remains the only player among the four to have not yet found a new club.
The 29-year-old is the subject of a “three-way battle” to be signed ahead of the new season, with interest also coming from Brentford and Besiktas, according to The Mirror. Brentford are said to be proposing a one-year deal and have cited the resurgence of Christian Eriksen as a marker for what he could achieve should he join the Bees. Besiktas are reportedly prepared to make Oxlade-Chamberlain their highest-paid player in a bid to bring him to the Turkish Super Lig this summer.
Sky Sports have also claimed interest from Saudi Arabia, along with clubs in MLS and another Premier League side in Aston Villa. Oxlade-Chamberlain has been without a club since waving goodbye to the Reds on the final day of the 2022/23, with his contract officially expiring on June 30. He arrived from Arsenal in the summer of 2017, making an immediate impact with 42 appearances in his debut season before suffering a severe knee injury in the Champions League semi-final against Roma.
The midfielder will be keen to resolve his future sooner rather than later, with the start of the domestic season very much on the horizon. It remains to be seen whether Oxlade-Chamberlain will opt for a move to Saudi Arabia or any of the other clubs interested in signing him. With his experience and quality, he would be a great addition to any team and could be set for a new challenge in the Middle East.