Oxford United could be about to deal this huge transfer window blow to Mansfield Town

Oxford United could be about to deal Stags a massive blow with a transfer window raid for midfielder Jamie McDonnell.

McDonnell has been a key part of the Mansfield side since joining the club on loan from Nottingham Forest in the summer.

Mansfield Town could be about to lose one of their most influential players.

placeholder image — Mansfield Town could be about to lose one of their most influential players.

But McDonnell is rumoured to be heading to Oxford with the relegation-threatened Championship side said to be ready to pay as much as £1m for the Northern Irishman.

It is understood United have agreed a fee with Forest for McDonnell, report the Belfast Telegraph.

Oxford appointed Matt Bloomfield as their new manager yesterday and have been busy in the transfer window as they look to preserve their Championship status.