Oxford United manager Karl Robinson has told the Oxford Mail that he is looking to sign Will Grigg before the end of the January transfer window.
The 29-year-old, who worked under Robinson when the pair were at MK Dons, has been a transfer target for the U’s boss before.
Last January, the striker looked close to being reunited with Robinson but new Sunderland manager Phil Parkinson blocked a move, something that Grigg later confirmed.
But now, despite being heavily linked with a move to Shrewsbury Town, Oxford have shown their interest. Speaking to the Oxford Mail, Robinson said: “I want him to fight with Matty Taylor and Sam Winnall for a place up front.”
Taylor has hit 11 goals from 23 appearances since joining the club permanently in the summer, while summer signing Sam Winnall has struggled with fitness and injuries, limiting the 30-year-old to just eight appearances.
However, Grigg has also had his injury concerns. The 29-year-old hasn’t featured for the Black Cats since mid-December having been suffering from a knee problem.
Despite not scoring this season, the Northern Ireland international has scored 128 goals from 408 club appearances, including 22 in 50 under Robinson as the pair won promotion from League One in 2015.
