Celtic have all the evidence they need to extend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain deal after win vs St Mirren
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 12 April 2026 11:30, UK Celtic will surely be looking to keep midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain beyond the end of his current deal after he netted the winner in their 1-0 win over St Mirren. Oxlade-Chamberlain appears to be growing in importance for the Bhoys with every passing week, and his two goals have already directly earned the team six points in their quest for the Scottish Premiership title.Celtic’s transfer plans for the summer are largely set to be dictated by the appointment of a new manager, but it would be a huge surprise if they are not already eyeing up that extension clause. 🔄 Celtic Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on latest signings, departures, and contract news from the Parkhead boardroom.
VISIT THE CELTIC TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain turns in game-leading display vs St MirrenOxlade-Chamberlain’s impact was questioned by Celtic supporters in the immediate aftermath of his arrival, but he has since been working hard to win over everyone connected to the club. His clinical strike in Saturday’s win was crucial to ensure that O’Neill’s men keep the heat turned up on Hearts and Rangers at the top of the table, but his performance was about far more than just his goal.StatsOxlade-Chamberlain TotalMinutes73Accurate Passes16/17 (94%)Chances Created 2Successful Dribbles1/2 (50%)Tackles1Duels Won3/5 (60%)Oxlade-Chamberlain’s stats in Celtic’s win vs St Mirren.The veteran was energetic alongside Callum McGregor at the heart of the midfield, and he created more chances than anybody else on the pitch at Parkhead.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain praised the Green Brigade's role in Celtic's win over St Mirren, admitting the returning ultras group helped the team over the line."We are not going to lie down," he said in relation to the title race.Full comments ➡️ https://t.co/2nkMLROL1z pic.twitter.com/pzsVWYzcjo— The Celtic Way (@celticway1888) April 11, 2026 View Tweet Much of the recruitment team’s work in the summer will depend on who takes the reins in the dugout, but it would surely be a good move to trigger that clause and get Oxlade-Chamberlain signed up for another year regardless. Oxlade-Chamberlain has already proven Celtic question to be wrongFormer Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider that there were major “question marks” over Oxlade-Chamberlain’s fitness when he first joined Celtic.The former Arsenal academy graduate was without a club for the first half of the season, and had reached the benchmark of 20 league appearances just once in the last five years.