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Celtic Nears Deal for Free Agent Oxlade-Chamberlain

2/6/2026

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Celtic are close to signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has been a free agent since Besiktas last summer.
Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed discussions with Oxlade-Chamberlain and expressed interest in adding him.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has trained with Arsenal to stay fit and prefers to live near London for family reasons.
A medical is planned; if completed, he could join for upcoming matches but would miss the Europa League registration deadline.

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Celtic are close to signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who has been a free agent since Besiktas last summer.
Manager Martin O'Neill confirmed discussions with Oxlade-Chamberlain and expressed interest in adding him.
Oxlade-Chamberlain has trained with Arsenal to stay fit and prefers to live near London for family reasons.
A medical is planned; if completed, he could join for upcoming matches but would miss the Europa League registration deadline.