09-01-2025, 20:26
Oxford United have recalled defender Stephan Negru from his season-long loan with League Two promotion challengers Salford City.
Negru has made 17 league starts for Salford this season since joining them in July.
The 22-year-old signed for Oxford from League of Ireland side Shelbourne in January 2023 and made 15 appearances in their League One promotion-winning campaign last season.
He returns to Oxford in time for this weekend's FA Cup third-round tie at Exeter, with the U's having an injury doubt surrounding defender Elliott Moore.
Moore suffered a groin injury in the win at Millwall on 1 January and missed Saturday's draw at Preston North End.
Meanwhile, Oxford have confirmed goalkeeper Ed McGinty has signed for League of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers on a permanent deal.
The 25-year-old, who made 10 first-team appearances for the U's, had been on loan with Sligo Rovers, from whom he joined Oxford in 2022.
Negru has made 17 league starts for Salford this season since joining them in July.
The 22-year-old signed for Oxford from League of Ireland side Shelbourne in January 2023 and made 15 appearances in their League One promotion-winning campaign last season.
He returns to Oxford in time for this weekend's FA Cup third-round tie at Exeter, with the U's having an injury doubt surrounding defender Elliott Moore.
Moore suffered a groin injury in the win at Millwall on 1 January and missed Saturday's draw at Preston North End.
Meanwhile, Oxford have confirmed goalkeeper Ed McGinty has signed for League of Ireland club Shamrock Rovers on a permanent deal.
The 25-year-old, who made 10 first-team appearances for the U's, had been on loan with Sligo Rovers, from whom he joined Oxford in 2022.
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