Oxford United Jamie Donley buy option active despite Spurs return

Donley was The U’s first signing of the January transfer window, arriving from Premier League side Spurs on loan with an option to make the deal permanent.

The Northern Ireland international played 15 times for Matt Bloomfield’s Yellows across the second half of the season after spending the first half on loan at Championship rivals Stoke City.

He scored once, in a 1-0 win over Blackburn in March, and assisted once during his time in OX4 and returns to Roberto De Zerbi’s Lilywhites who are currently battling relegation.

Oxford United celebrate in win over Sheffield Wednesday (Image: Jason Dawson)

Despite Donley returning to his parent club, Oxford’s option to buy can still be triggered if they so wish.

However, the likelihood of the club doing so is lower following The U’s relegation to League One.

The 21-year-old returns to North London alongside teammate Will Lankshear who was also on loan at the Kassam from Spurs.

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In a post on X, the club said: “Everyone at the Club would like to thank Jamie Donley, who returns to Tottenham Hotspur after the end of his loan spell.

“Jamie scored at the Kassam during our 1-0 victory over Blackburn Rovers.

“Good luck for the future, Jamie!”