Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly a target for Southampton this summer.
The 27-year-old is a product of the famed Saints academy having made a debut for the South Coast club aged just 16.
Oxlade-Chamberlain went on to make 43 appearances for Southampton before making the switch to Arsenal in 2011.
Now, according to a report from talkSPORT, as cited on Twitter, boss Ralph Hasenhuttl is looking to take the explosive ace back to St Mary’s.
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The report claims that Southampton – who have also enquired over re-signing Takumi Minamino – are of the belief that the Reds are open to offers for the 35 times capped England man.
Oxlade-Chamberlain made just 13 Premier League appearances last season for Jurgen Klopp’s side – scoring once and adding one assist.
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Ultimately injuries have unfortunately curtailed the Englishman’s progression on Merseyside having hit form following a £35million switch to Anfield (BBC).
Klopp has been experimenting with using ‘the Ox’ as a false nine understudy to Roberto Firmino during pre-season.
However, with West Ham also reportedly in the mix, should offers be forthcoming for the £16.2million valued ace (Transfermarkt), Liverpool would be wise to consider all possibilities.
