With Oxford United looking to be active during the January transfer window, we track the rumours, quotes and completed deals.
- January 25: Caretaker boss Derek Fazackerley says despite United not having a permanent manager they have been given permission by chairman Darryl Eales to sign players.
Barnsley target Simon Eastwood Picture: James Williamson
Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom says a bid for Simon Eastwood has been rejected by United.
- January 23: Reports in Norway say Julian Ryerson has turned down the chance to join Oxford United from Viking Stavanger in a move worth just under £550,000.
- January 22: Pep Clotet is sacked as Oxford United manager, with Derek Fazackerley taking over as caretaker.
- January 19: Anyone who leaves will be on United's terms, says boss Pep Clotet.
- January 18: Pep Clotet explains why United are not looking for a Jack Payne replacement, plus Kane Hemmings looks set to stay at Mansfield Town on loan.
- January 17: DONE DEAL - Striker James Roberts extends his loan at Guiseley until the end of the season.
- January 16: Jack Payne joins Blackburn Rovers on loan.
Pep Clotet believes most of United's January business has already been completed.
- January 15: Jack Payne is recalled from his loan at Oxford United by Huddersfield Town.
- January 13: Ryan Ledson is left out of the U's squad for the defeat at Walsall with a knee injury. Pep Clotet confirms there is interest from other clubs in the midfielder.
- January 12: DONE DEAL - Isaac Buckley-Ricketts moves to United on loan from Manchester City.
Isaac Buckley-Ricketts Picture: Richard Cave
- January 11: DONE DEAL - Cameron Brannagan joins from Liverpool on a three-and-a-half year deal.
Cameron Brannagan Picture: Richard Cave
Barnsley boss Paul Heckingbottom confirms Simon Eastwood is on their wish-list in January.
- January 10: U's managing director Niall McWilliams confirms they had an interest in striker Kieffer Moore, but had been out-bid by Barnsley.
Pep Clotet, Darryl Eales and Derek Fazackerley fly to Europe to watch a transfer target.
- January 9: After the Checkatrade Trophy penalty shoot-out win at Charlton, U's boss Pep Clotet seeks to calm the rumours about departures.
He said: "There have been no bids for anyone, that I know of.”
Clotet also refuses to comment on the link with Cameron Brannagan.
- January 8: The Independent reports the U’s are on the brink of signing Cameron Brannagan from Liverpool. The highly-rated midfielder, 21, made nine appearances for the Premier League side in 2015/16, before spending the second half of last season on loan at Fleetwood Town, playing 14 times.
- U's boss Pep Clotet hints a deal could be completed for an unnamed target this week: "We’re working a lot on not only bringing players who we think can help us in the future but we are analysing every option regarding loans that could be a possibility for us.
"I think this week could be a good one for that."
- Barnsley are linked by Sky Sports with a move for United goalkeeper Simon Eastwood.
- Portsmouth boss Kenny Jackett rubbishes rumours they were interested in signing U’s top-scorer Wes Thomas or Oldham’s Craig Davies: “Craig Davies and Wes Thomas have both played against us this season, but they aren’t players we have made enquiries for or are considering bringing in.”
United midfielder Ryan Ledson
- January 6: Pep Clotet responds to the Ledson speculation, saying he was unaware of any bid: “But for me anyway it’s the same mentality – I’m not thinking about players going out in the situation we’re in now.”
- January 5: More than one national newspaper links Preston North End with a move for Ryan Ledson. The Sun reports a £500,000 bid has been submitted by the Sky Bet Championship club.
Rob Dickie
- January 4: DONE DEAL – Centre back Rob Dickie, 21, signs from Reading for an undisclosed fee.
He said: “I was at Reading from a very young age and I’ve got a lot to thank them for, but I think it’s the right time for me to move on and take the next step in my career.
“I’m proud of my record and hopefully I can improve it here.”
- January 1: Chairman Darryl Eales uses his programme notes to indicate there would be the resources for “three or four” additions and the club would be returning to a model which had worked well for them in the past.
He said: “The key imperative remains building for the long term and returning to a closer model that has served us well over the past three seasons.
“There will be renewed focus on youth and potential.”
- December 28: Pep Clotet discusses his plans for the window: “If there are good options becoming available we will always consider it, but as I’ve told the club it has to be quality.
“The important thing is the talent is there – we will then analyse it case by case.”