Former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has emerged as a surprise target for Birmingham City. The Tom Brady-backed Championship club face competition from Leeds United for the ex-Arsenal and Liverpool star, who is currently a free agent after leaving Besiktas.
Birmingham City could make one of the most eye-catching Championship signings of the season, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly on their radar.
The 30-year-old midfielder is without a club after leaving Besiktas this summer and, according to Football Insider, is attracting interest from both Birmingham and Leeds United. With seven goals in 35 England appearances, Oxlade-Chamberlain would bring vast experience and star power to St. Andrew’s, where NFL legend Tom Brady’s investment has fueled growing ambition.
A career in need of revival
Oxlade-Chamberlain joined Besiktas last summer but endured an underwhelming season in Turkey under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Injuries and inconsistency meant he struggled to recapture the form that once made him a key figure at Arsenal and Liverpool. Now, with his pop star partner Perrie Edwards expecting their second child, the midfielder is believed to be keen on a return to England.
Birmingham’s statement of intent
The Blues have already made waves in the transfer market, bringing in Demarai Gray, Kyogo Furuhashi, and Patrick Roberts this summer. Adding Oxlade-Chamberlain to that list would underline their determination to compete for promotion and restore Birmingham to the Premier League spotlight.
What’s next?
Birmingham have made a solid start to their Championship campaign, with two wins, one draw, and one defeat so far. They face Stoke City next, but behind the scenes, attention may shift to securing Oxlade-Chamberlain in what would be a major boost for Wayne Rooney’s side.
