Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain backed to be huge Celtic hit by ex Southampton boss who gave him big breakthrough

Celtic are poised to add a major Premier League pedigree to their squad, with the club expected to finalise the signing of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 29-year-old, whose career has taken him from Arsenal to Liverpool, is now on the brink of a fresh start in Glasgow, and the move has already drawn a ringing endorsement from the manager who handed him his professional debut.

The former Southampton boss—who first unleashed Oxlade-Chamberlain on the English top flight as a raw teenager—has predicted the midfielder will prove a “huge hit” at Parkhead, citing his blend of experience, athleticism and big-match temperament. While financial details have not been disclosed, sources close to negotiations say personal terms are all but agreed and a medical is scheduled for later this week.

Oxlade-Chamberlain’s arrival would mark a significant statement for Celtic as they prepare for another assault on domestic silverware and European competition. Having lifted the Champions League trophy with Liverpool in 2019, the England international brings a winning mentality that manager Brendan Rodgers hopes will permeate the squad.

Supporters will hope the switch can reignite a career stalled by injuries in recent seasons, and the early confidence from the man who first spotted his potential suggests the stage is set for a renaissance in green and white.