Oxford United have signed Everton winger Stanley Mills on a season-long loan.
The highly rated 19-year-old, who joined the Toffees from Everton when he was 14, provided 14 goals and assists from 21 PL2 appearances last season.
The youngster also made two substitute appearances for Everton in the Carabao Cup.
Mills, who is the son of former England international Danny Mills, has been handed the number seven shirt for the upcoming campaign.
Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “A first loan is always a big move for someone my age, I’m thrilled to get this chance.
“I spoke to people in the game who all say that Oxford play decent football, which is going to suit the way I like to play.
“When I came down, I spoke with the manager, saw the facilities, saw the pitch and the way the club is set up for the future, it all looks like a great fit for me. I can’t wait to get started.”
Head coach Liam Manning added: “The Everton academy has a fantastic record, not just for bringing players through to play for their first team but also for giving them a love and passion for the game.
“He is a very creative player and he knows how to channel that to fit in with the way the team want to play, and that’s exciting for us.
”We have now added seven players to the group, and we will keep working hard to bring in players of a really high calibre as we build towards the first game in ten days’ time.”
