Celtic in advanced talks to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain | OneFootball

Celtic are in advanced talks to sign former Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to Sky Sports.

Manager Martin O’Neill revealed earlier this week that he wants to sign the Englishman.

The Hoops are advancing in negotiations to bring him to the Scottish Premiership, and a medical could take place before the end of the day.

The Celtic target has been training at Arsenal for a while and was at their training ground this morning.

Oxlade-Chamberlain brings much-needed experience and quality to the table.

Celtic are challenging Hearts and Rangers for the title, and adding the 32-year-old to their midfield will be a big boost.

Oxlade-Chamberlain has plenty of suitors as he is a free agent after his Besiktas contract was terminated last year.

While he is currently not match-fit, the midfielder has featured for Arsenal and their under-21s in behind-closed-doors friendly games, playing against Watford and the Manchester United under-21s in December.

Celtic are also hoping to impress in the Europa League, and having Oxlade-Chamberlain in their squad could boost their chances of going far this season.

The Hoops will face VfB Stuttgart in the knockout round play-offs later this month.

Celtic signed Tomas Cvancara, Julian Araujo, Junior Adamu, Joel Mvuka and Benjamin Arthur on loan during the winter transfer window.

They now want Oxlade-Chamberlain, and it appears the deal could get over the line in the coming days.