Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta might have been handed one final chance to complete an emergency signing.(Image: (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images))

Celtic are still locked in negotiations with former Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 32-year-old has been training at his old club for the last few months, before he was eyed up as a free agent by the Scottish champions.

Injury problems for Mikel Arteta in midfield - with Mikel Merino requiring surgery on a foot issue - saw Oxlade-Chamberlain suggested as an addition until the end of the season.

When asked specifically if he was an option during his press conference on deadline day, the Arsenal boss simply said: "We explore every option."

However, Celtic quickly emerged as his likely destination and Hoops manager Martin O'Neill is eager to have him in his squad for the next few months. However, Record Sport have claimed the agreement is yet to be finalised - with the deadline to register for the Europa League fixture against Stuttgart drawing near.

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