Reported Championship interest in Oxford United star man

Aaron Ramsey’s U’s are currently in Spain for a warm-weather training camp ahead of the 2026/27 League One season.

22-year-old Mills did not travel with the squad on Sunday; he was one of the players who stayed back due to illness and fitness issues.

The wide man won United’s Players’ and Supporters’ Player of the Season awards after managing three goals and four assists in 43 Championship appearances last season.

Mills was signed from Premier League club Everton in January 2025 and also spent the 2023/24 season on loan in OX4 before picking up a serious knee injury.

Stan Mills on the ball for United (Image: Mike Allen)

After struggling to secure a consistent starting place under Gary Rowett last season, the Englishman thrived under Matt Bloomfield and was a standout performer in a struggling Oxford team that eventually suffered relegation.

There is reported interest in Mills, who is son of former England and Manchester City defender Danny Mills, from several Championship clubs.

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Stan Mills in action for Oxford United (Image: Mike Allen)

One of those is Preston North End who, according to reporter Pete O’Rourke, are ‘lining up a move’ for the former Everton youngster.

Oxford are under pressure to keep hold of their key players after being hit with a temporary transfer embargo last week.

The club are restricted from registering any new players until financial issues are resolved, with United stating that they will not a be able to sign anyone until the January transfer window.