Overview
- He is working primarily with Arsenal’s Under-21s at London Colney to maintain fitness rather than rejoining the first team, according to Sky Sports.
- Oxlade-Chamberlain is a free agent following his Besiktas exit in the summer, with reports citing differing settlement figures of about €1.75m and £1.5m.
- He has not played a competitive match since May and is using the training spell as a shop-window period ahead of potential January opportunities.
- Sky Sports reports he has turned down lucrative offers abroad due to a preference to resume his career in England, with links including Southampton, Birmingham City, Leeds United, Leicester City and a mooted Luton option.
- Mikel Arteta has welcomed his presence, describing him as a strong character and positive role model for the group, according to comments cited by Metro Sport.