West Ham are believed to be interested in signing Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on loan this summer.
The 27-year-old is under consideration at the London Stadium as David Moyes attempts to strengthen the squad options and fill the void left behind by Jesse Lingard’s loan efforts.
Currently away as part of Jurgen Klopp’s pre-season squad in Austria, the former Arsenal man has been utilised as a false nine in the absence of Roberto Firmino during recent friendlies.
According to reliable club insider ExWHUemployee on The West Ham Way podcast, as cited by Liverpool Word on Twitter, the Hammers could turn to Oxlade-Chamberlian as an attacking alternative.
Twitter: West Ham could look to sign Liverpool ace Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on loan this summer
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Capped on 35 occasions by England at senior level, the former Arsenal ace was highly regarded as one of the nation’s brightest talents.
However, rotten luck with injuries since arriving on Merseyside has meant that the versatile midfielder’s career has somewhat stalled.
Despite remaining fit for the second half of last season, Oxlade-Chamberlain only managed 17 appearances across all competitions for Liverpool.
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Signing a well rounded forward option to bolster the squad in east London is a necessity as the Irons prepare for Europa League action.
Once described by Rio Ferdinand as a player who ‘offers something totally different’, Oxlade-Chamberlain is capable of playing centrally and in wide positions, leaving little doubt the Englishman possesses the attributes and ability to produce for Moyes.
Whilst injuries and battles with fitness have to be of concern, landing the ace on a loan with an option to buy would present little to no risk.
Valued at £16.2million and under contract at Anfield until 2023 (Transfermarkt), should a temporary switch happen and be successful, West Ham could land a top-quality player at a decent price next summer.
