Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

[Tomlewis7 0]

I know this seems irrelivant what with the Lukaku debate...But he's a Chelsea fan .

[BlueLion. 21,491]

Arsenal are close to agreeing a £5million deal for Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Manager Arsene Wenger has moved swiftly to head off interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in the 17-year-old.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1346960/Alex-Oxlade-Chamberlain-close-5m-Southampton-Arsenal.html#ixzz1B06wDeYw

[Madmax 9,219]

"Alex isn't going anywhere," Cortese said. "He's a great prospect for the future but not the transfer market. I don't think he would wish to be anywhere else."

The view was echoed by Saints manager Nigel Atkins, who denied any suggestions the club have decided a price at which they would be willing to sell Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has already scored six times this season.

"I am confident I can keep all my players here during the January transfer window," Atkins said. "There has been a lot of speculation about Alex and there will be throughout the transfer window. But Alex is our player and he's got a smile on his face, so we'll have to wait and see. But let me make it quite clear that Southampton have never put a price tag on anyone's head."

[LDN Blue 7,903]

I'd really prefer it if he stayed at Southampton. Wait a few years, wait for him to really shine, give Soton a very good fee. They're a club who deserve some fortunes now - This poaching business has to stop! Good on them for taking a hard line.

[termninja 5,290]

Arsenal are close to agreeing a £5million deal for Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Manager Arsene Wenger has moved swiftly to head off interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United in the 17-year-old.

Read more: http://www.dailymail...l#ixzz1B06wDeYw

Crazy Wenger he already has Walcott and Nasri on the right wing and always struggles to put them to play together...what's he gonna do with another right winger...

[Peace. 4,352]

Crazy Wenger he already has Walcott and Nasri on the right wing and always struggles to put them to play together...what's he gonna do with another right winger...

Wenger gonna put him in his bed

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Really hope he doesn;t sign for Arsenal. seems like hes gonna be a brilliant player. Would love to see him at Chelsea.

[coyr 0]

I'd really prefer it if he stayed at Southampton. Wait a few years, wait for him to really shine, give Soton a very good fee. They're a club who deserve some fortunes now - This poaching business has to stop! Good on them for taking a hard line.

He was excellent for us today. We drew 0-0 but our team looked a bit tired. Chamberlain was everywhere. He got a bit more involved in the centre of the midfield and was always looking to get on the. Notts County did their homework and crowded him out at times. We'll see how he does at Tranmere next week

[King11Didier 916]

The new Bale.After few years he will smash the big clubs.

[Ollie 4,400]

Arsenal got Theo at 16-17 ish, that was ages ago and he's still not really made it. Moving to a big club now will just ruin this kid, Walcott should've stayed at Southampton for at least another 2 years, this guy should do the same and develop with games.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Arsenal got Theo at 16-17 ish, that was ages ago and he's still not really made it. Moving to a big club now will just ruin this kid, Walcott should've stayed at Southampton for at least another 2 years, this guy should do the same and develop with games.

very true indeed!

[TrueChelseaBlue 105]

Arsenal got Theo at 16-17 ish, that was ages ago and he's still not really made it. Moving to a big club now will just ruin this kid, Walcott should've stayed at Southampton for at least another 2 years, this guy should do the same and develop with games.

I agree tbh. very good point there

[Madmax 9,219]

While youtube vdos are never a good way to judge a player, found a handy one about a guy so many of us know so little about ...

[Swoopz 183]

If we sign him, you guys can all forget about pursuing Neymar. There's only room for one of these 2.

[Styles 9,790]

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins

He said: "We would only let him go to a club that would nurture him and treat him properly.

"There is going to be no auction for Alex. We love him and want to make him a better player.

"If, down the line, there is a bid we will do the right thing for Alex and not just sell him to the highest bidder.

Definitely not signing for Chelsea then.

Heading to Arsenal methinks.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Definitely not signing for Chelsea then.

Heading to Arsenal me thinks.

LOL probably. But then again, money talks

[Styles 9,790]

LOL probably. But then again, money talks

The young player only has to look at Walcott and Bale and come to a conclusion.

Walcott played his 100th Premier League game at the weekend. Meanwhile Sturridge has started 2 Premier League games in 18 months at Chelsea.

We are a horrible club for young players to come to. One of, if not, the worst club actually. I hope this young player doesn't come here, otherwise our already sh*t reputation with young players will only get worse.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

We are a horrible club for young players to come to. One of, if not, the worst club actually. I hope this young player doesn't come here, otherwise our already sh*t reputation with young players will only get worse.

Shamed to say.. Agreed.