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Free agent Oxlade-Chamberlain close to Celtic move

Former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is close to joining Scottish champions Celtic.

The 32-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August.

He has been training with Arsenal - where he made 198 appearances in a six-year spell - but BBC Sport has been told a move to Celtic Park is now likely, although a deal is still to be finalised.

Hoops boss Martin O'Neil confirmed his interest in Oxlade-Chamberlain this week and believes the interest is mutual.

"I've spoken to him, but I'm sure he has plenty of options, maybe closer to London," said O'Neill.