West Ham have reportedly made an approach to check on the availability of Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The 27-year-old has struggled to force his way into Jurgen Klopp’s first team this season – making just 15 appearances across all competitions.
Despite often featuring on the periphery of the squad, the 35-cap England ace is rarely afforded an opportunity from the outset.
Having missed the first three months of the campaign with a knee injury picked up during a pre-season trip to Austria, Oxlade-Chamberlain has started just two games in the Premier League.
All of this has lead to speculation as to whether there remains a long-term future at Anfield for the attacking-midfielder – an avenue the Hammers are open to exploring.
According to a report from Football Insider, as cited by Anfield Watch on Twitter, ex-Everton manager David Moyes is interested in signing the Liverpool star this summer.
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The Reds are believed to value Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has three years left on his contract at Anfield, at around the £22m mark four million higher than his perceived market value (Transfermarkt).
Described as ‘brilliant’ by former cross-park rival Leon Osman, on his day there is no doubting the ex-Arsenal man’s ability.
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Many Kopites may admit with a heavy heart that time could well be up for the dynamic midfielder on Merseyside.
Despite playing an inspirational role during his peak form prior to a horrendous knee injury suffered against Roma in 2018, ultimately the ‘Ox’ has struggled to recapture anywhere close to his best form since.
Klopp needs fresh faces in the squad ahead of the 2021/22 campaign and Oxlade-Chamberlain’s high valuation could be viewed as a commodity worth cashing in on.
