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Liverpool make contact with Arsenal ahead of stunning £30m summer raid
LIVERPOOL have approached Arsenal to register their interest in Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, according to reports.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is being linked with a move to Liverpool
Oxlade-Chamberlain is entering the final two years of his contract with the Gunners and is said to be keen on a new big-money deal.
Website Football Insider claim the England international is seeking a 200 per cent pay rise on his current £52,000-a-week deal.
It's said he wants to be elevated to a similar standing to team-mates Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere in terms of his earnings.
However, as negotiations rumble on, Football Insider claim Liverpool have made known their interest in the winger.
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A source close to the player has revealed the Mereseyside club have approached the Gunners and have asked to be kept informed about his situation.
The Mereseyside club have approached the Gunners and have asked to be kept informed
Although, the Reds' hopes of snatching the 22-year-old remain slim as Arsene Wenger reportedly does not want to cash in on the £30million man.
But it's claimed Arsenal will stop short of matching his wage demands, meaning Liverpool could stand a chance if they're willing to dig deep into their coffers.
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