Oxford United have made a second signing in as many days with Jamie Cumming joining the U’s on loan from Chelsea.
The 24-year-old, who is out of contract in the summer, is yet to make a senior appearance for the Blues but has made 130 Football League appearances during loan spells at Stevenage, Gillingham and MK Dons.
The goalkeeper has also represented England at U17 and U19 levels.
Speaking to the club’s official website, head coach Des Buckingham said: “Jamie is a really good keeper.
“Lewis Price, our goalkeeping coach, worked with him at MK and rates him very highly.
“We knew James Beadle might be recalled by Brighton so had been talking to Chelsea for a while.
“It’s great that we’ve got this signed and completed ahead of the weekend.”
Cumming added: “I knew there was a possibility of coming here after they had played the two cup games.
“They’ve got a really strong team who are up there challenging in the play-off places, and the facilities at the training ground are great.
“After speaking with the gaffer, it was an easy decision to make the move.”
Ed Waldron, Head of Recruitment, commented: “It’s a good sign that Chelsea see us as a club who will help Jamie’s development.
With over 150 senior appearances already at the age of 24, he has good experience for a young goalkeeper.
“He was someone we’ve been monitoring and Pricey was able to confirm what a good player he is after working with him last season. He will be a real asset to us in the second half of the season.”
