{"id":608587,"date":"2022-01-23T14:25:49","date_gmt":"2022-01-23T19:25:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=608587"},"modified":"2022-01-23T14:25:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T19:25:49","slug":"oxford-united-sheffield-wednesday-transfer-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/01\/23\/oxford-united-sheffield-wednesday-transfer-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Win Over Sheffield Wednesday and Transfer News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oxford United<\/a> have ended this week with their first win of the new year. Elsewhere, the U’s have been linked with a former England striker but could lose a first-team defender with his parent club looking to recall him from a loan spell.<\/p>\n

Oxford United Weekly Round-Up: Transfer Rumours and First Win of 2022<\/h2>\n

U’s Beat Cheltenham in Behind Closed Doors Friendly Match<\/h3>\n

On Tuesday, Oxford United eased past Cheltenham Town in a behind closed doors friendly match at the club’s training ground.<\/p>\n

A Billy Bodin brace and further strikes from youngsters Adam Smith and Gatlin O\u2019Donkor put the U’s in control while former Oxford defender Charlie Raglan netted a consolation for the visitors.<\/p>\n

Jack Stevens, Anthony Forde, Bodin and Dan Agyei all played the full 90 minutes while there was significant game time for Luke McNally, Jamie Hanson and Sam Winnall.<\/p>\n

Club Hits First Hurdle on Proposed Land<\/h3>\n

Oxford’s proposal for a site for their new stadium was dealt an early blow with councillors agreeing to defer a decision.<\/p>\n

Now, the cabinet have decided to launch a four-week consultation to process the proposal which was made by the club in recent weeks. A decision will be made at their next meeting on March 15.<\/p>\n

Oxford United Linked With Jermain Defoe<\/h3>\n

On Wednesday, Oxford emerged as a potential destination for former Tottenham Hotspur<\/a> and England striker Jermain Defoe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, Jason Burt of the Telegraph claimed that Ipswich Town, along with former clubs Charlton Athletic and Sunderland<\/a>, were also interested in the 39-year-old.<\/p>\n

The striker is a free agent after leaving Rangers earlier this month but wants to see out the rest of the season before moving into coaching.<\/p>\n

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Oxford United have held talks to sign Jermain Defoe. One of a number of clubs after him. More on @TeleFootball<\/a><\/p>\n

— Jason Burt (@JBurtTelegraph) January 19, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n