Oxford United's English midfielder Cameron Brannagan, 25, is attracting interest from Sheffield United, QPR, Stoke, Preston and Blackpool

Charlton, Ipswich Town, Oxford United and Sunderland are all interested in 39-year-old English striker Jermain Defoe, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Rangers.

West Ham are keen on Dundee teenager James Cowan. The 18-year-old is a target for several other English clubs including Derby and Oxford, with the Scottish Premiership club ready to let the midfield prospect move south

Cardiff and Coventry are competing for the signature of Oxford defender Luke Foster