Lisbie has been the subject of plenty of interest from League One clubs having previously met with Oxford over a potential deal.

It was revealed earlier this week that Sheffield Wednesday and Huddersfield Town have entered the race for the Colchester United forward, with Reading having dropped out of the hunt not long ago.

Matt Bloomfield’s U’s are yet to secure a first signing of the summer transfer window which opened on Monday.

Former Brentford B youngster Lisbie had a breakout season in League Two last term, scoring 11 times and assisting eight in all competitions.

His twin brother, Kyrell, currently plays for Peterborough, but the club’s chairman, Darragh MacAnthony, has confirmed that the Kyreece will not be joining his brother at the Posh.

Colchester United’s Kyreece Lisbie celebrates (Image: Cody Froggatt/PA Wire)

When asked on X whether Kyreece would be going to Peterborough, MacAnthony replied: “No chance. Too expensive. Wages wise been offered by massive clubs for our cap, and now bigger clubs in. That’s football. Move on and next!”

The news means that competition for Lisbie’s signature has decreased slightly.

It was reported by Football League World that Wednesday were in the hunt, however the Posh owner has hinted at the contrary.

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When one Owls fan asked if Lisbie would be heading to Sheffield, MacAnthony replied: “No, buddy.”

If true, that would leave Huddersfield and Oxford as the two main clubs named in reports as contenders for the 22-year-old’s services.

Colchester United’s Kyreece Lisbie celebrates after the Sky Bet League Two match at Blundell Park, Cleethorpes (Image: Nigel French/PA Wire)

Reports from the Reading Chronicle have stated that the fee required for Lisbie is in the region of £500,000 to £750,000 with the Colchester man entering the final year of his contract in Essex.

The English forward, who is the son of former Premier League and EFL striker Kevin Lisbie, helped Danny Cowley’s side to a 12th-placed finish in League Two last year.

Oxford will be looking to improve their forward line for next season after the big loss of top goal scorer Will Lankshear to parent club Tottenham Hotspur.

The U’s currently have Stan Mills as their only traditional right midfielder meaning the addition of Lisbie would provide some healthy depth and competition if the club is able to keep hold of Mills this summer.

On the left, Aidomo Emakhu and Jeon Jin-woo are both tied to the club, with Siriki Dembele and Marselino Ferdinan both on the fringes.

Oxford will compete in League One next season after suffering relegation from the Championship last term, finishing 22nd in the table.

The club announced the 2026 Truck Festival collection on Thursday which marks four years of the U’s partnership with the Oxfordshire festival.

Both a home and away kit have been released with United’s official kit partner Macron, with the Truck Monster featuring on the Oxford badge in place of the usual ox.

Oxford United X Truck Festival 2026 home shirt (Image: Oxford United)

The usual yellow and blue home shirt is accompanied by a lilac away strip, the home featuring a flame pattern and the away with fun images on the sleeves and down the shirt.

Truck Festival runs from July 24 to 26 and is an annual independent music festival in the Oxfordshire town of Steventon.

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Oxford United X Truck Festival 2026 away shirt (Image: Oxford United)

This year’s festival line-up features famous bands including Two Door Cinema Club, Kaiser Chiefs, The Vaccines, The Wombats, Maccabees, The Libertines and more.

The limited edition shirts are available online and in-store.

Oxford are currently looking ahead to the 2026/27 season in which they will return to League One after a two-year stay in the Championship.

Matt Bloomfield’s side suffered relegation from the second tier in the previous campaign, finishing 22nd in the table and dropping to the third tier alongside Leicester City and Sheffield Wednesday.

The Oxford Mail has suggested one player in every position for Matt Bloomfield’s side to target this summer.

Goalkeeper – academy promotion

Oxford are set when it comes to goalkeepers, with Jamie Cumming, Matt Ingram, and player-coach Simon Eastwood all at the club.

It would make more sense for a goalkeeper to be promoted from the academy, perhaps Under-21 stopper Monty Marriott who recently spent time on loan at Dorchester Town.

Right back – Jordi Osei-Tutu

Osei-Tutu would provide a more attacking alternative on the right of defence.

Recently released by League One play-off winners Bolton Wanderers, the 27-year-old is energetic and pacey and available on a free.

Bolton Wanderers’ Jordi Osei-Tutu (left) and Amario Cozier-Duberry celebrate (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Centre back – Jamie Knight-Lebel

Controversial, maybe, with the defender having spent last season on loan at Swindon Town in League Two, but a move for their Young Player of the Season could be a natural next step for the Bristol City man.

A move to Oxford to learn from experienced heads Michal Helik and Ciaron Brown would be valuable, with the 21-year-old providing youth and quality in depth.

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Left back – Leon McCann

Oxford have already been linked with two Falkirk players in Barney Stewart and Liam Henderson, but look set to miss out on the former.

After a consistently good season for the sixth-placed Bairns, McCann would be a great signing of a player hitting his peak at 26 years old.

Centre midfield – Archie Collins

After turning down a new contract offer from Peterborough United, the 26-year-old is expected to secure a better move after winning the Posh’s Player of the Season award.

Signing Collins would be a statement of intent from the Yellows with the midfielder one of the division’s standouts.

Left wing – Nathan Redmond

Oxford already have names on the left, but some experience may not go amiss.

The 32-year-old spent last season at both Sheffield Wednesday and Blackburn Rovers and believes he still has more to give in his career.

Sheffield Wednesday’s Nathan Redmond appears dejected (Image: Barrington Coombs/PA Wire)

Attacking midfield – Conor Chaplin

Linked earlier this week, Chaplin is a free agent having left Premier League club Ipswich Town.

At 29, he is experienced and a proven goal scorer in League One having scored 26 times in 2022/23.

Right wing – Kyreece Lisbie

Lisbie has already held talks with the club and would provide youth, depth and skill on the right wing.

There is competition for his signature, but the Colchester United man seems a no-brainer.

Leyton Orient’s Jack Simpson (left) and Exeter City’s Jayden Wareham (centre) battle for the ball (Image: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire)

Striker – Jayden Wareham

19 goals for relegated Exeter City is very impressive.

The 23-year-old would be an astute, proven and young addition to the U’s attack.

Leicester City are one of a few clubs already said to be interested.