Former Chelsea Prospect Josh McEachran Set to Join Oxford United
Josh McEachran, a former Chelsea prospect, is reportedly set to join League One side Oxford United. The English midfielder, who is now 30 years old, came through the Blues’ academy set-up at Stamford Bridge. He has featured for a host of Football League clubs since departing Stamford Bridge, including Swansea, Middlesbrough, Watford, Wigan, and Dutch club Vitesse. After four seasons and more than 100 games for Brentford, McEachran joined Birmingham for one season in 2019. A stint at League One outfit MK Dons followed before he left on a free in the summer. But he looks set to be snapped up quickly by another third-tier side, Oxford United.
McEachran’s Career
McEachran made 22 first-team appearances for the Premier League giants, including 17 during their 2010/11 campaign under Carlo Ancelotti. Loan spells followed over the next four years before he eventually left Stamford Bridge permanently in 2015, penning a deal with Brentford who were in the Championship at the time. After four seasons and more than 100 games for the Bees, McEachran joined Birmingham for one season in 2019. A stint at League One outfit MK Dons followed before he left on a free in the summer.
McEachran’s Connection to Oxford
According to BBC Radio Oxford, McEachran is “close” to signing with Oxford United on a free transfer. McEachran was born in Oxford and played for the Oxford Mail Boys team as a youngster before being scouted by Chelsea. He has played 13 games for England’s U21 side – the last of which came in 2021 – but he has never received a call-up to the senior team.
Oxford United’s Recent Performance
Oxford finished 19th in League One last season, narrowly avoiding relegation by two points. The club will be hoping that the addition of McEachran will help them improve their performance in the upcoming season.
Conclusion
Josh McEachran, a former Chelsea prospect, is set to join League One side Oxford United. The English midfielder has featured for a host of Football League clubs since departing Stamford Bridge and is now set to join his hometown club. Oxford United narrowly avoided relegation last season and will be hoping that the addition of McEachran will help them improve their performance in the upcoming season.