Leeds have some cash to spend in the winter transfer window, but not a great deal.
Adam Williams recently informed Leeds United News that there is a budget for January – despite Robbie Evans claiming that the club are already at their limit regarding PSR.
Leeds United’s PSR position made clear…
“This summer, we spent everything we could. Unequivocally, we are maxing PSR out this season. If we had gone on to other targets [on deadline day], the consequences would have been seen in the current roster. More key players from last season would have had to go.”
Robbie Evans on Leeds United’s PSR position
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However, that doesn’t mean Leeds can splash the cash carelessly, and still need to be on the lookout for bargains.
One freebie on the market right now is Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
TBR Football believe Leeds are aware of his situation, and the England international has now issued an update on his future.
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The 32-year-old has been without a club since mutually agreeing to terminate his contract at Besiktas in August, but is now itching to get back to action.
In a new interview with The Athletic, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: “I want to play. I’m not ready to call it quits by any means. I don’t feel old. I’ve still got that hunger to play and do well. I just want the opportunity to show what I can still do.
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“I feel like I can add value on the pitch but also show the right way to train, the right way to act on and off the pitch. I’m in the bracket now where I’ve been lucky enough to play for top clubs, win things and work with top managers. I know a lot more now than I did when I started out.”
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The likes of Joel Piroe and Willy Gnonto are struggling to force their way into Farke’s plans.
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Oxlade-Chamberlain, who wants to stay in England, can boast 235 Premier League appearances from his time at Arsenal and Liverpool, winning the title in 2019/20 with the latter.
In that respect, the man born in Portsmouth can surely offer something to Daniel Farke, at least behind the scenes if not on the pitch straight away.
Leeds United should consider offering Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain a pay-as-you-play deal
Oxlade-Chamberlain, who James Milner admires, earned £53,160-a-week during his two years in Turkey, according to Capology.
That would be a hefty salary for Leeds to offer the Southampton academy graduate immediately, especially if it turns out he’s not fit enough to help Farke from the off.
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Therefore, if Leeds do push ahead with this deal, we believe only a pay-as-you-play contract should be put on the table.
Such a deal would safeguard Leeds if Oxlade-Chamberlain were to suffer an injury, which is likely given his fitness issues over the years, while it would also give motivation to the midfielder himself to deliver for Farke.
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