Softfootball understands that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has reached a verbal agreement to join Celtic, marking a fresh chapter in the midfielder’s career. The latest update was confirmed by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on his official X handle, revealing that the former Arsenal and Liverpool player is already in Glasgow.
According to Romano’s update:
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Celtic, here we go! Verbal agreement in place for the midfielder. He’s in Glasgow today for new chapter on six month deal plus option to extend, as@AnthonyRJoseph reports
The deal is expected to be a six-month contract, with the possibility of an extension depending on how the move unfolds. Celtic have been working to finalize the transfer, with Romano previously reporting that the Scottish champions were closing in on Oxlade-Chamberlain on a free transfer, set to be completed on Friday, 6 February 2026. Celtic view the experienced midfielder as a valuable addition to their squad.
Oxlade-Chamberlain’s availability follows Beşiktaş’s ongoing squad rebuild, which has seen the club move on several players ahead of next season. The midfielder, who came into limelight at Arsenal at just 18 after joining from Southampton, later made a high-profile switch to Liverpool, though injuries disrupted his spell at Anfield.
Meanwhile, in the transfer market, James Rodríguez is edging closer to a move to Minnesota United, with a verbal agreement already in place for the Colombian star. He is expected to join MLS side as a free agent, with final details currently being sorted ahead of formal signatures
