FORMER Liverpool and England star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is keen to return to England, SunSports understands.
The 31-year-old has had a frustrating season in Turkey, with limited opportunities at Besiktas.
His return of one goal and six appearances is well below what he would have wanted at this stage of the season.
Reports in Turkey suggest that the club's new manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, is keen to give the talented midfielder a chance, handing him only his second start on Sunday.
But Oxlade-Chamberlain, who joined Brentford last year, is attracted to the idea of returning to the Premier League where there is interest in the player.
Leicester and Wolves are both monitoring his availability ahead of the transfer window closing next Monday.
They believe his versatility and elite experience can be a vital addition to their team in their battle against the drop.
And Leeds in the Championship are also believed to be interested in the player if he becomes available.
The Yorkshire club believe he can add the quality needed to take them back to the Premier League.
Besiktas are likely to let the 35-cap Three Lions international leave on loan with a view to a permanent move if the move works out.
Last summer, SunSport revealed that another Championship team are interested in the ex-Arsenal man.
Now more reports in Turkish state Sheffield United could reignite their interest.
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If he joins the Blades, Oxlade-Chamberlain will play alongside former Liverpool teammate Brewster, the 24-year-old striker who started his professional career with the Reds.
The pair were both part of the Liverpool squad that won the Champions League in 2019.
Oxlade-Chamberlain made 146 appearances during a six-year spell at Liverpool, during which the team won five trophies, including the Premier League and the Champions League.
He joined Besiktas in August 2023 after his release from Anfield and helped the team win the Turkish Cup last season.
But fiancée Perrie Edwards – with whom he has son Axel – revealed how life in Turkey has taken its toll.
In her speech in April she said: “I have to be honest – I'm not going to sugarcoat it – it's booming. . . it's really hard. I'm struggling a bit with the situation in Turkey.
“When he played for Arsenal it was great because he was just getting started. Liverpool, Manchester, not so bad, but Turkey!
“Turkey is a bit further away and the thing is they are so busy. They train practically every day.
'But you know what? We make it work because we make it work for those we love.
“So it's fun, it's exciting. It still keeps it fresh, I think.”
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