Oxlade-Chamberlain is needed back at Arsenal – and he’s available

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Could Arsenal re-sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in January?

There’s no speculation about it happening but, as the transfer window comes into its final furlong, don’t rule out the rumour mill doing its thing.

Arsenal need a new midfielder and the Liverpool midfielder needs a new club.

It isn’t that simple but, then again, it might be.

According to The Mail, Brighton are interested in bringing the former Gunners star – a £40 million sale by Arsene Wenger in 2017 [Guardian] – to The Amex.

That’s because the England international is out of contract next summer and rather than lose him for free, Liverpool could cash in their chips regarding Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Interestingly, Mikel Arteta is also on record as saying that Arsenal might be in the market for a midfield, amid doubt over Mohamed Elneny getting back to full fitness this season.

Could Arteta go for Oxlade-Chamberlain?

Well, it’s possible.

When he captained Arsenal, the Spaniard said of his then-teammate, via News24: “[The goal was] unbelievable, but Alex can do that every week if he wants to. He’s a terrific player, one of the best talents I’ve seen, and he’s got the world open for what he wants to do. It’s up to him.”

This was seven-and-a-half years ago and although Oxlade-Chamberlain arguably hasn’t fulfilled the potential that Arteta referenced above, he’s still 29 and in the prime of his career.

Oxlade-Chamberlain returning to Arsenal has legs, particularly if he hasn’t found a new club within a few days, and if Arteta hasn’t signed anyone else to replace Elneny.