Generation Ox

Oxford’s transfer priority will be focussed on a central midfielder if they lose Brannagan or Sykes, and we have outlined four potential options in a piece already . If Oxford are able to get one of them, or a different midfielder, then attention will turn to strengthening other positions. The problem in this regard is there is not really one particular position which needs strengthening. Left Back is Oxford’s shortest position, with a heavy reliance on Steve Seddon staying fit, and a back up striker would be useful.   The rest of the pitch appears pretty well stacked at the moment, especially if Browne, who is reportedly close to a move to United, was to arrive for a third spell at the Kassam. Oxford's Squad Depth: The size of the lettering indicates the Minutes played in those positions. Red highlighting represents long-term injuries.  This could be a window of opportunistic signings, so here are a few which Oxford don't necessarily need, but could target if they ...

It seemed an impossibility that Oxford would need another central midfielder after the summer transfer window they had.  Herbie Kane added extra depth to an overflowing centre of the park at the Kassam, but circumstances have changed.  United were always going to be in the market for another holding player following the long-term injury to Alex Gorrin, but the issue has been forced following Blackpool's renewed chase of Cameron Brannagan.  Although reports of offers between £300,000 - £500,000 are well short of Brannagan’s seven figure release clause, it is beginning to seem likely that the former Liverpool midfielder will depart this January, when Oxford can extract a fee for a player whose contract expires in the summer. This alone would be enough for United to step up their transfer chases, but the rumours suggesting Mark Sykes could be on his way out make midfield reinforcements a pressing issue. Huddersfield are among a number of championship clubs interested i...