Transfer Window January 2026 Transfer Window Thread

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Transfer Window Closed

Confirmed Transfers​

INCOMING​	OUTGOING​
Jamie Donley - On Loan From Tottenham (Option to Buy)​	Louie Sibley - Loaned to Bradford City​
Myles Peart-Harris - 6 Month Deal​
Yunus Konak - On Loan From Brentford (End of Season)​
Jamie McDonnell - Long Term Deal​
Jeon Jin Woo - Permanent Transfer​
Christ Makosso - Loan w Option (£3M)​

Rumoured Transfers​

INCOMING​	OUTGOING​
Andrew Moran​	Przemyslaw Placheta​
Kalidou Sidibe​	Tom Bradshaw​
Luke Graham​

Tigers A.K.A Big Boys Rumour List​

INCOMING​	OUTGOING​
Paddy McNair​	Tiger (Sacked)​
Isiah Jones​
George Earthy​
Yu Hirakawa​
Sam Morsey​
Alex Matos​
Aidomo Emakhu​
Alex Robertson​
Ryan Hardie​
Tyler Bindon​
Paris Magohma​
Jack Talor​
Jamie McDonnell​

 

[Mad Dog]

Guess that’s why your known as Mad Dog

Nothing wrong with me

 

[Jaboysmith]

 

[Yemi-God]

We are moving for a permanent deal

 

[Eric Blair]

I thought there was consensus that we had a pretty imbalanced squad. Is it strange that we're still going for more central attacking players when we need two CDMs and an old school left winger (more Josh Murphy rather than Dennis Skinner but I wouldn't mind seeing what the latter could do with a ball and a yard of grass)?

 

[Bornyellow]

We are moving for a permanent deal

Would make a lot of sense from our point of view.

 

[Bigdwoolly]

I thought there was consensus that we had a pretty imbalanced squad. Is it strange that we're still going for more central attacking players when we need two CDMs and an old school left winger (more Josh Murphy rather than Dennis Skinner but I wouldn't mind seeing what the latter could do with a ball and a yard of grass)?

You start to realise why Rowett was frustrated with the amount of forward players we sign. Donley is one of 6 (Romeny, Goodrham, LHarris, Krastev, Phillips) number 10s. Meanwhile we have 2 fit midfielders, one of whom is 32 and the other (BDK) looks in need of a rest.

 

[Scotchegg]

All very promising for a club with no money and a board determined to see us relegated!

But in all seriousness, a permanent deal and the option to buy Jamie Donley will be huge steps in the right direction at bringing in young players as future assets. It will also be a complete 180º from the way of playing under Rowett and presumably reflects the playing style of a future manager.

 

[JOHN BOY]

You start to realise why Rowett was frustrated with the amount of forward players we sign. Donley is one of 6 (Romeny, Goodrham, LHarris, Krastev, Phillips) number 10s. Meanwhile we have 2 fit midfielders, one of whom is 32 and the other (BDK) looks in need of a rest.

I think 2 of those will go out.

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

All very promising for a club with no money and a board determined to see us relegated!

But in all seriousness, a permanent deal and the option to buy Jamie Donley will be huge steps in the right direction at bringing in young players as future assets. It will also be a complete 180º from the way of playing under Rowett and presumably reflects the playing style of a future manager.

Your positivity is a consistent breath of fresh air, Mr Egg.

 

[Marked Ox]

I think 2 of those will go out.

And one is sadly injured.

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

I think 2 of those will go out.

Larris can go back to Fulham now. Phillips, as good as he was looking before his (latest) injury may as well have the remainder of his contract paid off and removed from the wage bill. We're not going to get a ROI on Romeny, so he may as well stick around.

 

[ECYellow]

All very promising for a club with no money and a board determined to see us relegated!

But in all seriousness, a permanent deal and the option to buy Jamie Donley will be huge steps in the right direction at bringing in young players as future assets. It will also be a complete 180º from the way of playing under Rowett and presumably reflects the playing style of a future manager.

I’d say it’s very dangerous to presume anything with our SMT. It’s certainly isn’t the case that they recruited for Rowett’s style in the summer.

 

[werthersoriginal]

You start to realise why Rowett was frustrated with the amount of forward players we sign. Donley is one of 6 (Romeny, Goodrham, LHarris, Krastev, Phillips) number 10s. Meanwhile we have 2 fit midfielders, one of whom is 32 and the other (BDK) looks in need of a rest.

Minor point, we've seen no evidence that Romeny is a 'number 10'. Isn't he a striker?

 

[Northstandboy]

I wonder if for M -PH we would be looking at a loan until the end of the season, paying x% of his salary. With a permanent transfer in the summer?

 

[Chippy]

Minor point, we've seen no evidence that Romeny is a 'number 10'. Isn't he a striker?

Been with us 12 months and no one has a clue what his best position is or even if he has one.

 

[Northernyellow]

Minor point, we've seen no evidence that Romeny is a 'number 10'. Isn't he a striker?

We've also seen no evidence that Romeny is anywhere near Championship standard. I think he'd struggle in L1. Nice technique, but zero pace and constantly knocked off the ball. A vanity purchase, I'm afraid.

 

[SirAndyOfCrosby]

Been with us 12 months and no one has a clue what his best position is or even if has one.

I believe his best position is 'nonchalant in the suburbs'.

 

[TailsWeWin]

Been with us 12 months and no one has a clue what his best position is or even if he has one.

On the catwalk

 

[TailsWeWin]

Crosby beat me to it!!

 

[SteMerritt]

On the catwalk

 

[Peterdev]

I think there is a player in there somewhere. Looked great in his first game and then since the injury pre season has struggled. Needs more time even though he appears to have had long enough already. Hope he doesn’t prove to be another Will Goodwin

 

[Eric Blair]

Larris can go back to Fulham now. Phillips, as good as he was looking before his (latest) injury may as well have the remainder of his contract paid off and removed from the wage bill. We're not going to get a ROI on Romeny, so he may as well stick around.

I agree with you and @JOHN BOY . I would like to see Romeny go on loan somewhere too. I don't know how he or Eric would feel about it but a lower League One side would be helpful. With a run in a side it would be good to see what he can actually do as I genuinely have no idea. But we need to give BdK a rest. Poor lad must be breathing out of his backside.

 

[Symp59]

Yes its certainly been a baptism of fire for BDK in his first year.

 

[Mad Dog]

I believe his best position is 'nonchalant in the suburbs'.

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AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!

Must. Not. Say. Anything. Offensive.

 

[uptheus]

Meanwhile, Swindon sign 3 players in this window despite being 2nd in the league!!

Jesus, I remember when we were in league 2 we struggled to get deals done as we were supposedly further down the food chain and that’s when we weren’t in the play off places!!

We’ve talked some shite over the years!!

 

[Marked Ox]

Meanwhile, Swindon sign 3 players in this window despite being 2nd in the league!!

Jesus, I remember when we were in league 2 we struggled to get deals done as we were supposedly further down the food chain and that’s when we weren’t in the play off places!!

We’ve talked some shite over the years!!

Looking at his picture on the BBC, it looks like they've signed a new mascot to walk the teams out with Aidan Borland from Villa.

 

[Finlandia]

All very promising for a club with no money and a board determined to see us relegated!

But in all seriousness, a permanent deal and the option to buy Jamie Donley will be huge steps in the right direction at bringing in young players as future assets. It will also be a complete 180º from the way of playing under Rowett and presumably reflects the playing style of a future manager.

But what happens if the money man gets bored? £50m in debt, £180m needed to build the stadium, massive unbalanced squad, incompetent SLT and no revenue apart from ticket sales. Yeah, everything’s rosey!

 

[Stranger]

Meanwhile, Swindon sign 3 players in this window despite being 2nd in the league!!

Quantity doesn't equal quality. If someone's prepared to sign for Swindon I'd have thought we wouldn't want them based on our 'no dickheads' policy

 

[Foley]

But what happens if the money man gets bored? £50m in debt, £180m needed to build the stadium, massive unbalanced squad, incompetent SLT and no revenue apart from ticket sales. Yeah, everything’s rosey!

Talk about glass half empty.
The money men seem to believe that thr club is worth more with the planning permission.
The SLT is the fault of the money men/ owners who can change things if they agree with you.
The academy seems to be getting better ( doing well in FA Youth cup and good players coming through)
The unbalanced squad ( massive is a huge overstement), can be fixed in the summer ( can be started in January)
Not everything is rosy for sure, but most OUFC supporters would think that many things are as good as they have been for a long time

 

[Scotchegg]

But what happens if the money man gets bored?

We're fucked!

Always have been. No one has ever hidden the fact that we're dependant on outside investment to fund this club. However, if that results in a new stadium and sustainable Championship status then we at least become an attractive prospect for a different billionaire to have a go.