Source: Daily_Mail
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on brink of £12m Arsenal switch
[LNB] In demand: Arsenal are winning the race to sign Oxlade-Chamberlain [LNB]Arsenal are closing in on a ?12million deal to sign Southampton youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. [LNB]Arsene Wenger is a keen admirer of the England Under-19 international, and according to The Sunday Mirror the Frenchman could finally land his man this week. [LNB]Both Manchester clubs and Liverpool are also interested in Chamberlain, but Arsenal are believed to be leading the race to capture his signature.[LNB]The north London club will offer a down payment of ?7m with an additional fee dependant on appearances. [LNB]Oxlade-Chamberlain was left furious after he was fined two weeks wages for his outspoken comments confirming his desire to leave the Saints last month. [LNB]Chamberlain, who didn't feature in Southampton's 3-1 won over Leeds on Saturday, said: 'Southampton, and especially the fans, have been brilliant to me ever since I broke into the first team.[LNB] Eye on the ball: The Saints starlet is keen to leave Southampton [LNB] 'It has been fantastic helping them to get promoted. But now I feel I'm ready to play in the Premier League.' [LNB] Oxlade-Chamberlain, 17, bagged 10 goals and two assists last season, playing a key role in Southampton's promotion into the Championship.[LNB] Arsenal target Oxlade-Chamberlain fined for come and get me pleaSaints star Oxlade-Chamberlain issues plea to leave club and join Premier LeagueFabregas: I will pay to leave Arsenal! Captain offers to give up ?4m in bonuses to force Barca move
