Southampton could now bring a player Premier League fans know well back to England - and for free.

Russell Martin has already signed six players this summer after winning promotion from the Championship, as Adam Lallana, Ronnie Edwards, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Charlie Taylor, Nathan Wood and Rento Takaoka arrive at the St Mary's Stadium.

Now, Southampton are lurking as they aim to complete another deal...

Southampton could sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for free A story from Takvim in Turkey now states that Southampton are ready to make Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain an offer.

The Turkish news outlet believe Besiktas are in talks with the England international - who Arsenal sold to Liverpool in 2017 after signing him from Southampton in 2011 - about terminating his contract.

Oxlade-Chamberlain endured a tough 2023/24 campaign with the Super Lig outfit, missing 17 games with a torn thigh muscle, while only scoring four goals in the 30 appearances he did manage to make.

Oxlade-Chamberlain made 43 appearances for Southampton before joining Arsenal, scoring ten goals while also providing nine assists.

Pay cut needed It would be a very romantic move from Southampton to bring Oxlade-Chamberlain back to the south coast, having already completed a sentimental deal in re-signing Lallana this summer.

However, Southampton would be foolish to sign the Besiktas No.15 on his current terms, as he is being paid PS65,000-a-week by the Turkish giants.

Therefore, Southampton must negotiate a pay cut if talks to sign the Portsmouth-born midfielder progress, especially amid a time where the Premier League are clamping down on Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR).