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Oxford United winger Tyler Goodrham has signed a new long-term deal with the club.

After coming through the Us academy the 20-year-old has made 31 appearances in all competitions this season.

The Ireland under-21 international scored his sixth goal of the season in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Coventry.

He told the Us website: "I couldn't be happier to have signed a new deal. I'm really enjoying my football, feel very much at home here."

"The atmosphere around the club is really positive, and things are going in the right direction both on and off the pitch. I'm ambitious and want to play at the highest level possible, and the club's plans mirror that."

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Head coach Des Buckingham added: "Tyler has always had a brilliant attitude and is such a positive player. There's a buzz when he gets on the ball, he creates chances and he works so hard.

"He is learning all the time and is going to get better and better, so it's great news that he will be an Oxford player for years to come."

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Oxford United have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Jamie Cumming on loan until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea and has previously had loan spells at Stevenage, Gillingham and MK Dons.

The Us moved for the England Under-19 international after James Beadle was recalled by Brighton before joining Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Oxford winger Tyler Goodrham has signed a new long-term deal.

Head coach Des Buckingham told Oxford's website: "Jamie is a really good keeper. Lewis Price, our goalkeeping coach, worked with him at MK Dons and rates him very highly.

"We knew James Beadle might be recalled by Brighton so had been talking to Chelsea for a while. It's great that we've got this signed and completed ahead of the weekend."

Cumming, who was MK Dons' player of the year last season, said it was an "easy decision" to make the move.

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Earlier, Oxford also announced that 20-year-old academy product Goodrham had extended his contract.

The Ireland Under-21 international has made 31 appearances in all competitions this season and scored his sixth goal of the campaign in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Coventry.

Tyler Goodrham (right) scores at Coventry
Tyler Goodrham scored his sixth goal of the season in Oxford's FA Cup third round defeat at Coventry on Saturday
He told the U's website: "I'm really enjoying my football and feel very much at home here.

"The atmosphere around the club is really positive. I'm ambitious and want to play at the highest level possible, and the club's plans mirror that."

Buckingham added: "Tyler has always had a brilliant attitude and is such a positive player.

"He is learning all the time and is going to get better and better so it's great news that he will be an Oxford player for years to come."

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Oxford United have signed winger Kyle Edwards after his release by Ipswich.

The 25-year-old joined the Us on a season-long loan last summer but was recalled earlier this month.

Injury limited Edwards to just six Oxford appearances, though he scored twice, and he is expected to remain sidelined for a couple more months.

Town released him last week and Us head coach Des Buckingham told the club website: "It seemed a sensible solution for all concerned to have him back."

Edwards has signed for Oxford until the end of the season and Buckingham added: "We are really pleased to have Kyle back because we know what a good player he is and the level of performance he is capable of.

"We weren't expecting him to become available. The team will work with Kyle as he continues his rehab, and he should be fit for the last month of the regular season. To have him available at the business end of this campaign will be an excellent boost at a key time. He is a very positive character and I'm sure the fans will welcome Kyle back."

Edwards added: "I loved my time at Oxford and was frustrated not to play more because I was really enjoying my football. The injuries were clearly a major setback but I have been working hard and feel like I am making progress every day. The medical team are excellent and have got me in a good place.

"The fans were great with me here, and that gives me a target now: to get fit and make sure we are there celebrating together at the end of the season."

Edwards began his career at West Bromwich Albion, playing 32 Championship games, and joined Ipswich on a free transfer in 2021.

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Oxford United have signed striker Will Goodwin from fellow League One side Cheltenham Town for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old has signed what the U's have described as a "long-term" deal.

Goodwin has scored all six of his League One goals this season in his past nine appearances - including one against Des Buckingham's Oxford.

Buckingham said: "I'm really pleased that Will has chosen to join us. He is an outstanding talent capable of making a big contribution to this club."

Goodwin told the club website: "This was a big decision for me, and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me.

"Having spoken with the gaffer, I was really impressed by what he's doing here and the club's vision. I know this is the right place for the next stage of my career and can't wait to get started."

Goodwin is unlikely to feature until next month as he is recovering from a minor thigh strain.

He started his career with Chester before moving to Stoke and then joining Cheltenham on a two-and-a-half-year contract 12 months ago.

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Oxford United have signed Blackpool winger Owen Dale on a permanent basis and Jay Matete on loan from Sunderland.

Dale, 25, has played 32 times this season but has started just one League One game in the past two months.

Midfielder Matete, 22, joined the Black Cats from Fleetwood Town two years ago and spent the second half of last term on loan at Plymouth.

Dale joins the U's for an undisclosed fee while Matete will stay for the rest of the season.

"We have had a really good window, and this now covers all bases," U's head of recruitment Ed Waldron said.

"We have signed Jamie Cumming, Joe Bennett, Jay Matete, Kyle Edwards, Tyler Burey, Owen Dale and Will Goodwin."

Matete will bring promotion know-how to the U's, having gone up twice in as many seasons with Sunderland and Argyle.

Dale played 50 games on loan at Portsmouth last season and watched Oxford draw 2-2 against the leaders on Tuesday.

"He is an exciting player - we feel he still has plenty of potential," U's boss Des Buckingham said.

Dale, who has played mainly at wing-back this season, joined Blackpool from Crewe in 2022, having played more than 100 games across five seasons for the Alex.

Oxford have not disclosed the length of his contract.

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Oxford United forward Billy Bodin has announced he is leaving the club following their promotion to the Championship for next season.

The 32-year-old, who signed from Preston North End in 2021, signed a new two-year contract in June 2022.

Bodin scored five goals in 36 games in League One this season with 17 of appearances from the bench.

Although he came on in the first leg of the U's play-off semi-final against Peterborough, he did not play in the second leg or the final win over Bolton at Wembley.

The once-capped former Wales international said on X, formerly Twitter, "it was hard finding myself out the team for the back end of the season" but added "nine goals [in all competitions] and a promotion was all worth it".

"A big thank you to all my team mates and a big thank you to the fans for your support over the last three years - all the best next season."

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Oxford United have signed Wales midfielder Will Vaulks after he rejected a new deal at Sheffield Wednesday.

The 30-year-old, who has won seven Wales caps, has signed what Oxford describe as a "long-term contract".

Vaulks has played 77 league games since moving to Hillsborough two years ago from Cardiff City.

He helped the Owls win the League One play-off final last year and has played almost 500 games in a career that has seen him play in England, Scotland and Wales.

"Will brings a level of quality and experience to the squad which will be crucial as we embark on a new challenge in the Championship," head coach Des Buckingham told the club website., external

“He knows what it takes to be successful at this level, and on the international stage, and his leadership qualities will be a key component for the new season.

“Ultimately, Will brings real quality to us on the pitch, and he will be an important player in our midfield going forward.”

Vaulks is Oxford's first signing of the summer.

Oxford United have signed West Ham United goalkeeper Jacob Knightbridge on an undisclosed contract.

The 20-year-old will join the U's on a free transfer when his deal with the Hammers expires on July 1.

Knightbridge is a product of the West Ham academy and featured on the bench for a handful of their Europa League games last season.

“As a young player you want to come to a club that has an ambition and I’m happy to be part of that now," Knightbridge said.

“It’s an opportunity to come to a Championship club where hopefully whether it’s this year or next year I can play for Oxford and cement my career in football.

BBC Radio Oxford understand that Knightbridge has signed a long-term deal and is considered a future prospect by the Championship club, with the possibility of a loan move at the start of his U's career.

“The idea is to come here and eventually play for this football club," he added.

"Whether that’s staying and trying to do that this season or going out on loan. But the end goal is to become number one at Oxford and I hope to achieve that."

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Defender Joe Bennett has signed a new contract with Oxford United to stay with the club through the 2024-25 season.

The 34-year-old left-back joined the U's in November, initially on a short-term deal, but went on to play 22 games as the club won promotion to the Championship.

Bennett has amassed more than 170 games for Cardiff City, as well as playing for Middlesbrough, Brighton, Aston Villa and Wigan.

"Joe has been a real influential figure in the team since arriving at the club in November," head coach Des Buckingham told the club website., external

"His experience and quality were vital to our push for promotion, and we are all thrilled to have Joe remain at the club for the next season."

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Oxford United have signed right-back Peter Kioso from Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.

The Dublin-born 24-year-old spent the first half of last season on loan at Peterborough before featuring 12 times for the Millers, who were relegated from the Championship.

Oxford were promoted to the second tier through the League One play-offs and Kioso is their third signing of the summer, following the recent arrivals of Will Vaulks and Jacob Knightbridge.

“The reason I wanted to sign is because it’s a club that knows what direction they want to go in. I want to be part of that as the club have full belief and I do too," he told the U's website, external.

“I want to help the team get stronger. There is a great team here and I need to show the boys why I deserve to be here.”

Kioso joined Rotherham from Luton in 2022 and made a total of 25 appearances for the Yorkshire club. He was previously at Hartlepool and his career has also included spells on loan at MK Dons, Bolton and Northampton.

“We are really excited to bring a player of Peter’s ability into our team," said Oxford boss Des Buckingham.

“Peter brings a lot of qualities. He is a player that fits into the profile we are looking for at the right-back position and he will add to the way we want to play as a team.

“Not only that, but he is also a very good character so we feel he will add to the level we currently have at the club both on and off the pitch."

Oxford have not disclosed the length of Kioso's contract.

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Championship newcomers Oxford United have signed Ipswich Town midfielder Idris El Mizouni.

BBC Radio Oxford understands the U's have paid a fee of around £400,000 for the Tunisia international, who will sign a three-year contract.

Paris-born El Mizouni, 23, came up through Ipswich's academy and has spent the past two seasons on loan at Leyton Orient, where he played 89 games in all competitions.

He made 26 appearances in all competitions for Ipswich, but last featured for the Tractor Boys in the EFL Cup in August 2022.

"Idris brings a lot of qualities that fit into the profile we were looking for to continue developing the dynamic of our midfield," Oxford head coach Des Buckingham told the club website., external

"He has shown over the last few seasons his strong attributes that will allow us to play different ways while being another young player with huge further potential."

Head of recruitment Ed Waldron added: "Idris played against us on two occasions last season and was terrific in both games.

"These games gave us a strong indication of what he could offer, and once matched up with extensive work behind the scenes, we identified Idris as a player who could improve our team.

"We are very pleased with the work we have done in our midfield area and we feel Idris will help develop our on-pitch success, as well as our already existing culture at the club."