Oxford United striker snubbed Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town

The Tottenham Hotspur loanee is the U’s top scorer so far this season with nine goals in all competitions.

His performances and attitude in a struggling Yellows team have quickly seen the 20-year-old become a fan favourite in OX4 since his summer loan move.

Lankshear demonstrated his loyalty in the January transfer window, with journalist Pete O’Rourke reporting that the England Under-21 international had received offers from Championship promotion-chasing sides Middlesbrough and Ipswich Town.

Ciaron Brown wheels away after scoring Oxford United’s third goals against Preston (Image: Oxford United)

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Despite receiving propositions from higher up the league, the United top scorer chose to see out the season with Matt Bloomfield’s team, showing his commitment to the cause as the U’s continue to fight against relegation from the second tier for the second season running.

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Oxford have won their last three games, with Lankshear bagging a goal in each of those fixtures against West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End.

A 1-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at the Kassam Stadium on Wednesday evening leaves them in 22nd, level on points with Leicester City in 21st and just one point behind their Lancashire opponents in midweek.

The game was a poignant occasion with fitting tributes for academy goalkeeper Amelia Aplin who died at the age of 15 last weekend.