Oxford United three players who be kept after transfer ban

The club was found to have not been compliant with the EFL’s Salary Cost Management Protocol (SCMP) regulations after their relegation from the Championship.

United have been banned from registering any new players until they are compliant, with the club stating they will be ‘in a strong position ahead of the January transfer window’.

Aaron Ramsey’s side had brought in one new signing before confirmation of the embargo in former Heart of Midlothian centre back Frankie Kent who is not yet registered.

The pressure is now on to keep their star players with a long couple of months ahead fending off interest from elsewhere.

Whilst there a clearly Oxford players who will garner significant interest, these are the players who must stay at the club this summer.

Cameron Brannagan

Possibly the most obvious, but keeping hold of Cameron Brannagan is a must this summer.

Oxford United’s Cameron Brannagan shoots from range (Image: Mike Allen)

The U’s captain and one of their most experienced names, Brannagan will be essential in holding things together both on and off the pitch within the United squad this season.

The 30-year-old has been at the club for eight years now, becoming a club hero after helping secure promotion to the Championship two years ago, and is an outstanding midfielder at League One level.

His passing range, shooting expertise and leadership will be crucial this season as he helps provide stability after an already turbulent summer.

Jamie Cumming

The goalkeeping department is a crucial one to maintain this summer.

After already losing number two keeper Matt Ingram to West Bromwich Albion earlier this month, keeping the main man in between the sticks is a must.

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Oxford United goalkeeper Jamie Cumming (Image: David Davies/PA)

Jamie Cumming has shown himself to be an impressive shot-stopper in the Championship and League One and keeping him fit and happy this season will be vital if the U’s are to have a good year.

Behind him is a 37-year-old Simon Eastwood before the Yellows have to dip into their academy for depth, so keeping Cumming at the club is a no-brainer.

Tyler Goodrham

One that may fly under the radar after his season-ending injury in January, but keeping Tyler Goodrham could be a stroke of genius.

Tyler Goodrham strikes against Colchester United (Image: Mike Allen)

After missing the entire second half of last season it is unlikely he will garner much interest, but the 22-year-old could become a key man in the upcoming campaign.

Impressive in his most recent League One season, the U’s academy man is a more mature version of himself and now has Championship experience as well.

He is one of only one or two proper attacking midfielder and, being a Yellows product, could be one that brings hope and excitement to supporters.