Oxford have signed Northern Ireland international midfielder Jamie McDonnell from Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal. McDonnell is the U's second arrival since the appointment of head coach Matt Bloomfield, following the signing of Brentford's Yunus Konak on loan. Bloomfield said:, external "At every level he's played, he's stepped up and shown maturity, authority and a real understanding of the game that goes beyond his age. "He has excellent quality in midfield, a strong work ethic and a real desire to improve. McDonnell, who has two senior international caps, was on loan to Colchester last season and was named Young Player of the Year at the League Two club.

Source: BBC January 18, 2026 21:38 UTC