Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (middle) is back training at Arsenal after leaving the club eight years ago to join Liverpool.

Former Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is reportedly back training with the Gunners amid his search for a new club, eight years after leaving in controversial fashion.

Sky Sports says the 32-year-old is training with Mikel Arteta's side in a bid to maintain his fitness ahead of his next move.

Oxlade-Chamberlain made 198 appearances for Arsenal after joining the club from Southampton back in 2011. He became a key member of Arsène Wenger's squad, helping to win three FA Cups and three Community Shields during his time in north London.

However, he'd leave in somewhat controversial fashion sealing a £35million move to Premier League rivals Liverpool, where he'd go on to win the Champions League, Premier League, League Cup, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.

Taking to social media at the time of his departure, Oxlade-Chamberlain said: "After six years, three FA Cup wins and countless incredible memories, the time has come for me to move on from Arsenal.

"I want to publicly thank Arsene, the coaching...