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Turkish giants Galatasaray are preparing a huge offer for Arsenal star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

They have made contact to enquire about the England international's availability and are determined to try to get their man.

A French agent has got the mandate to attempt to broker a deal for the 22-year-old, who has got three years left on his current deal at the Gunners.

Galatasaray are clearly thinking about the future rather than this window but they are deadly serious about making it happen - and insist they have got the money.

It would be a huge statement for Turkish football, and that is why Galatasaray are ready to throw money at it.

Turkish clubs have generally signed players in their late 20s or early 30s, such as Robin van Persie, Lukas Podolski and Wesley Sneijder. So this is a marked shift in their tactics.

Arsenal have yet to begin serious negotiations with Oxlade-Chamberlain about a new contract, but will be determined to keep one of their prized assets.