‘Leeds plot shock move for Oxlade-Chamberlain amid Josh Brownhill development’
Leeds United are continuing their search for a new midfielder, and a former Premier League star has emerged as a target amid a Josh Brownhill update.
Daniel Farke has been active in the market in preparation for Leeds’ top flight return after two seasons in the Championship.
The Whites have drawn two games in pre-season against Manchester United and Villarreal, showing their defensive solidity but need for a a greater goal threat.
Leeds will travel to face AC Milan in Dublin before the Premier League season begins against Everton, with a new face potentially in the squad for the Toffees fixture.
Oxlade-Chamberlain could make surprise Premier League return
According to The Sun [August 5] Leeds United are interested in signing free agent Oxlade-Chamberlain to their new look Premier League squad.
The Whites were looking at Burnley midfielder Brownhill, another free agent, but West Ham were the favourites in that race and now the Hammers have been given the green light to sign the 29-year-old.
Oxlade Chamberlain has played in Turkey for the past two seasons after previous spells in England with Liverpool and Arsenal.
The 31-year-old is a Premier League title winner but has struggled with injuries during his career.
Farke requires goal scoring midfielder
Football Insider Verdict
With the emergence of Oxlade Chamberlain links, it is clear Farke wants an experienced box-to-box midfielder with an eye for goal.
Oxlade-Chamberlain was known for his powerful runs forward and goal scoring capabilities, including long-range efforts.
The move, although he is a free agent, may be a risk considering Oxlade-Chamberlain’s lack of football over the past season.
Former Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst froze the midfielder out of his plans at Besiktas and so alongside his injury problems Oxlade-Chamberlain has not been able to get consistent minutes under his belt.
| Apperances | 50 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 1 |
Brownhill therefore seems a safer option following the former Burnley captain’s standout season in the Championship, but West Ham will now look to secure that deal following these developments.
A Manor Salomon return has yet to materialise from Spurs, and with an injury to James Maddison, the attacking midfielder may now not be allowed to leave.
Farke is still also on the lookout for a striker, with no deal yet agreed with Fulham over Rodrigo Muniz.