Oxford United’s 2026 January transfer window signings rated

After rating every player’s season previously, the Oxford Mail has rated every U’s winter signing.

Jamie McDonnell – 6

Arriving from Premier League side Nottingham Forest after spending the first half of the campaign on loan with Mansfield Town, McDonnell struggled to tie down a spot in the Yellows team.

Oxford United midfielder Jamie McDonnell (Image: ©Jason Dawson)

Yunus Konak’s form meant McDonnell had to settle for mostly substitute appearances from February onwards.

Jeon Jin-woo – 5

Again, someone who mostly featured off the bench, Jin-woo still feels an unknown quantity.

The winger looked lively on occasion but failed to make his mark, which is not overly surprising as adjusting to English football from the Korean league will always be tricky.

Myles Peart-Harris – 7

Peart-Harris’ form waned in the final few matches of the season, but upon arrival he brought a drastic improvement to the side.

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Oxford United’s Myles Peart-Harris celebrates scoring against Sheffield Wednesday (Image: Jason Dawson)

That performance away at Leicester was outstanding and he managed three goals in his 20 appearances.

Had he kept his form up, his rating would certainly be higher.

Aidomo Emakhu – 5.5

Emakhu endured a tough start to life in OX4.

Early struggles saw the Irishman’s confidence take a hit as he could not get past Peart-Harris for a starting berth.

Oxford United’s Jack Currie (right) overlaps winger Aidomo Emakhu (left) (Image: Jason Dawson)

After two early starts in February, the 22-year-old then did not start again until the draw at home to Charlton Athletic.

The final four games were when Emakhu showed what he is about, with two good substitute cameos leading him to start the final two fixtures.

There is disappointment that the Republic of Ireland international did not make an instant impact, but there is excitement at his potential in League One.

Yunus Konak – 8

It took a couple of games to adjust, but Konak soon became a key cog in Matt Bloomfield’s machine.

The 20-year-old improved with every performance and averaged three ball recoveries and 1.3 tackles per game.

Highly rated at Brentford and in his native Turkiye, Konak’s Oxford displays may end up being looked at as the start of a very good career,

Jamie Donley – 7

Oxford United midfielder Jamie Donley (Image: Jason Dawson)

Similarly to Peart-Harris, Donley’s performances dwindled near the end of the season, but his earlier impact was undeniable.

His best spell came in the three-game winning run in March where he bagged a goal against Blackburn Rovers and assist against West Bromwich Albion.

The 21-year-old filled a important hole in the Yellows since his arrival and return from injury.

Christ Makosso – 5.5

Oxford United centre back Christ Makosso in action against Sunderland (Image: Jason Dawson)

Started well and good on the ball but conceded the penalty in the 1-0 FA Cup defeat against Sunderland and then lost his place after arriving late to the stadium before the West Brom win.

Ruben Roosken – 4

Roosken is an interesting case.

Brought in on deadline day, the Dutchman played three times in early February before not seeing action again until a single appearance against Hull City in April.