Ramsey faced the media last Wednesday, after being announced as the U’s new head coach the night before, alongside Waldron and club CEO Tim Williams.

Former boss Matt Bloomfield had been sacked three days before ex-Arsenal man Ramsey was announced with the timing of the decision questioned by supporters.

The senior figures offered answers to fans’ and reporters’ burning questions and also referenced new chairman Bogdanovic for the first time following his appointment in May.

The new chair is a football agent and former professional player, most recently operating in Asia.

“Obviously, Dusan’s from a football background, so he knows the game, he knows how transfers work,” Waldron told the press.

“So he will have more of an insight possibly than what’s come before.

“I think when Scott joined, we were in the Championship, so we haven’t decided fully whether we’re going to replace him yet.

Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan and former Spurs loanee Jamie Donley (Image: Jason Dawson)

“But ultimately, we’ve got a well-stocked recruitment department, some really talented people in there. And to be honest with you, the bulk of the work, in fact all of the work for this window is done. And it’s a case of executing the deals now, the scouting’s done, that’s in the past.

“So yeah, of course, Dusan will be involved, as every chairman is.”

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It is understood that the recruitment process will not change too much despite the departure of the head of recruitment, with Waldron continuing to drive recruitment once scouting and identification is completed.

If the club are to replace Mitchell, which is currently undecided, then it will likely not be until after the summer transfer window with a clear structure currently in place at the club.

Oxford United CEO Tim Williams (left), head coach Aaron Ramsey (centre) and head of football operations Ed Waldron (right) (Image: Newsquest)

Waldron said at the press conference that the U’s had received some bids for players since the end of last season, however only one contracted player has left the club so far this season in second-choice goalkeeper Matt Ingram.

He joined West Bromwich Albion in the Championship last week.

The head of football operations also stated that scouting and identification for the summer window is complete and now it is a case of getting deals done as Oxford look to strengthen on their return to League One.

The EFL confirmed fixtures for the 2026/27 season last week, with United facing newly-promoted MK Dons at home on the opening day.

The U’s first pre-season friendly will be on July 21 away at National League club Aldershot Town.

The 30-year-old joined the U’s on a free transfer after his contract expired in Edinburgh and is the first new face to arrive in OX4 in the summer transfer window.

Kent is also the first new addition under Aaron Ramsey after the Oxford head coach replaced Matt Bloomfield last week.

The ex-Peterborough United and Colchester United centre back has League One experience with the Posh before moving across the border in 2023.

The Oxford Mail spoke to Craig Cairns of the Hearts Standard to find out more…

Firstly, why did Hearts release Kent?

Hearts are going in a different direction, which means that players like Kent were always going to be moved on eventually. It is possible he would have left last summer but Derek McInnes was appointed as manager and he is the type of defender McInnes likes: no nonsense.

He probably thought he could make himself a regular but he could barely get in the team because of the form of Craig Halkett and Stuart Findlay.

Kent was the third choice for most of the season. He said this was the first time in his career he hasn’t been a regular starter.

Heart of Midlothian’s Frankie Kent during a training session (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

What are his best attributes?

He’s great in the air, though should score more goals, physical and good at 1v1 defending.

Where he lacks, and why he is no longer a Hearts player, is probably because of his ability on the ball. He isn’t terrible at it but Hearts have made a point of signing players more comfortable on the ball, including defenders.

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He seemed like a fan favourite at Hearts – what was it about him that fans loved?

The reason is he is so popular is that he always gave his all. He had poor days like everyone else but his attitude was never in doubt.

Imagine he would be easy to work with as well. In interviews he was always really nice. Just a top guy.

Emotional Heart of Midlothian players Cameron Devlin (left) and Frankie Kent (Image: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Does a move back to League One with Oxford suit Kent? How do you think he will fare?

I can’t say I know too much about the style or standard in League One, but from what I can tell there are similarities in terms of physicality. There’s no doubt he’ll deal with that no problem and he came to Scotland with plenty of experience in England from his time at Peterborough.

Obviously there are no guarantees with any signing, but I am confident Kent will be a success.

He seems like a leader and is experienced at 30 years old? Has he still got enough left in the tank?

Heart of Midlothian’s Frankie Kent and Marc Leonard (right) (Image: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

He’s definitely a leader.

Whenever Hearts’ vice-captain Halkett was unavailable, Kent was the back-up. Part of this was down to his leadership abilities.

And 30 is young in football now. I’m confident he’s still got at least a few years in him.

Makosso spent the second half of last season on loan at Oxford in the Championship after arriving in January from League One side Luton Town.

He was brought in under Matt Bloomfield, with whom the 22-year-old worked at Luton, and started his first six matches after joining.

The Congolese centre back lost his place, however, after arriving late to the U’s home match against West Bromwich Albion which the hosts won 2-1.

He then went on to only play another 10 minutes for Oxford, unable to force himself back into the starting XI ahead of centre back duo Michal Helik and Ciaron Brown.

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Former Oxford United defender Christ Makosso is set for a move to Ligue 1 club Auxerre (Image: Jason Dawson)

Makosso had an option to buy included in his loan contract at United which the club opted not to exercise, as was the case with Jamie Donley who endured the same length spell at United on loan from Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.

According to reporter Ben Jacobs, Makosso is on his way to Ligue 1, with Auxerre reaching ‘an agreement in principle’ to sign the defender for £2 million plus add-ons.

Born in Brazzaville, capital of Congo, the young centre back is a full international after captaining his nation at youth level.