Charlton boss reunited with West Ham star, Liverpool starlet joins Wigan as Oxford sign Beadle replacement

It has been a busy week of transfer activity in League One and the likes of Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic and Oxford United have all delved into the market in a bid to strengthen their side for what promises to be a crucial second half of the season.

The three third-tier clubs are all currently experiencing very different seasons with some battling to earn promotion and others battling to retain their League One status.

Oxford were one of the standout teams in the first half of the campaign and will hope to get their season back on track after a mixed run of form at the end of 2023.

The Yellows are fourth in the table and will hope to pile pressure on Portsmouth and Bolton who are currently occupying the automatic promotion spaces. Oxford were hit with a set back when on loan goalkeeper James Beadle was recalled by Brighton before joining Championship side Sheffield Wednesday in January.

The loss of Beadle left Oxford short in the goalkeeping department, but manager Des Buckingham has swiftly rectified the issue with the signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Jamie Cumming on loan.

The 24-year-old Blues academy graduate is yet to make a first team appearance for Chelsea, but has previously enjoyed loan spe