Former England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 30, lined up for shock Championship loan transfer from Besiktas
SHEFFIELD UNITED are making an ambitious move to take Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on loan from Turkish side Besiktas.
The former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder, 30, was looking for a Premier League return but may now be open to a top Championship move.
The Turkish club is reportedly willing to let Oxlade-Chamberlain leave this summer.
Ex-England ace Ox played 30 times last term for the Istanbul side after arriving in August.
He scored four goals and provided one assist during his first year as Besiktas finished sixth in the Super Lig last season.
Oxlade-Chamberlain reportedly earns approximately £2.2million per season in Turkey, equating to around £42k per week.
Former Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst was appointed as Besiktas manager in June.
He is looking to reshape his squad with a number of stars up for grabs.
With 235 Premier League appearances under his belt, Oxlade-Chamberlain will be an attractive proposition to a number of teams.
Sheffield United also hope to hold off hijack bids from Hull and Leeds to sign Crystal Palace attacker Jesurun Rak-Sakyi on loan.
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Blades are favourites despite Tigers trying to match their offer and Leeds staying in the race.
Palace want a £1million bonus clause in case any of the trio are promoted back to the Prem this season.
So a move for wideman Rak-Sakyi below, 21, could eventually net the Eagles £2m.
Blades are planning to pay him about £20,000 a week, which is three times his salary at Selhurst Park.
Hull are also willing to reach that level.
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