One Oxford United League One transfer target for every position

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.