Bristol City are planning a January move for Oxford United midfielder Cameron Brannagan, as reported by TEAMtalk.
Brannagan has been a standout performer for the League One club this season. The side surprised many with an early push up the table, occupying second place and seeming out of sight to many. However, that form has fallen off for the club, who has since fallen into the playoff places.
Bristol City boss Liam Manning recently left Oxford United to take the job at Ashton Gate. That appointment took many by surprise, given Manning’s short tenure at the Kassam Stadium.
In October, Brannagan surpassed a milestone with Oxford United, making his 250th appearance at the club since his move from Liverpool. The midfielder joined from Liverpool in 2018 following a loan spell with Fleetwood Town. With over 250 appearances, he has scored 45 goals and registered 25 assists. The 27-year-old has been a standout again this season, with four goals and four assists in 16 appearances, averaging a goal involvement every two games with those stats.
Bristol City were one of the clubs to show interest in Brannagan over the summer, and one reason for that will be his standout performances last season. The club may have been at the opposite end of the table last season, but the 27-year-old did not play that way, scoring 12 goals in all competitions. The midfielder opted to stay at the Kassam during the summer, but it is reported that Manning and Bristol City are set to test the resolve of the League One club.
Writer’s View
One of the standout performers in League One, Brannagan is pivotal to Oxford United’s charge up the table, combined with their summer signings. It makes sense that so many clubs were monitoring him this past summer. It makes even more sense that Manning wants to be reunited with him. The midfielder may have opted to stay, but Manning’s presence at Ashton Gate could influence his decision this time.