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Jamie Carragher reacts on Twitter to Liverpool’s £40m move for Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal controls the ball during the match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 15...
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Jamie Carragher is curious to see where Liverpool will fit Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal controls the ball during the match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Arsenal FC at ANZ Stadium on July 15, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

Liverpool are set to seal the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal, BBC Sport report.

A fee of £40 million has been agreed for the England international, who has just one year remaining on his Gunners contract.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has turned down a chance to move to Chelsea in order to sign with Liverpool, where he hopes he will get the opportunity to play in central midfield.

Sadio Mane of Liverpool and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Arsenal battle for possession during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on August 27, 2017 in...

Former Liverpool star Jamie Carragher has welcomed the move, but has admitted he is curious to see where Oxlade-Chamberlain will fit in.

The move comes off the back of a terrific performance from the Reds against Arsenal which they won 4-0.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper David James was more positive, describing him as a great signing.

Oxlade-Chamberlain’s task will get tougher in 2018 when Naby Keita arrives, with the Reds clinching a deal at the weekend to sign the RB Leipzig midfielder next summer.

This makes 2017/18 a crucial season for the departing Arsenal ace, where he can try and give Jurgen Klopp a big selection headache and perhaps really go on and fulfil his potential.