Liverpool step up their pursuit of Southampton's £10m-rated Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

Liverpool are ready to step up their pursuit of Southampton's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after Manchester United joined the race to sign him.Liverpool's director of football strategy Damien Comolli watched the 17-year-old score against Oldham last night in the Saints' 6-0 drubbing at Boundary Park - but was joined in the stands by United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.  Highly rated: Oxlade-ChamberlainSouthampton rate Chamberlain in the £10million bracket and Liverpool have watched him extensively over recent weeks. Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal have also expressed interest.  Stoke join queue for Southampton whizkid Oxlade-ChamberlainChelsea favourites to land Saints' £10m-rated starlet Oxlade-ChamberlainLiverpool join Arsenal and Fulham in chase for £10m-rated Saints teenager  Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson Places: Liverpool

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