Who stays-who goes? Oxford United announce retained list

Johnny Mullins is the high-profile departure as Oxford United announce their line up for next season in League One.

The newly-promoted side have offered extended contracts to four U’s players while five look to move on.

The club confirms that they will be offering new contracts to strikers Danny Hylton and Chris Maguire.

As well as activating options on contracts for Josh Ruffles and LiechtensteinGoalkeeper Benji Buchel.

This will keep them at the club for a further year.

Oxford United boss Michael Appleton said last week he does not think Oxford United supporters will be surprised by the decisions made over which out-of-contract players are offered the chance to stay.

As well as activating options on contracts for Josh Ruffles and LiechtensteinGoalkeeper Benji Buchel. This will keep them at the club for a further year.

Oxford United boss Michael Appleton said last week he does not think Oxford United supporters will be surprised by the decisions made over which out-of-contract players are offered the chance to stay.

Appleton held talks last week with last season’s Supporters’ Player of the Year, Danny Hylton and Chris Maguire who netted four times in Oxford’s last six games, ensuring them promotion to League One.

Johnny Mullins, Jordan Bowery, Pat Hoban, Freddie Grant and AJ George make up the five players who have been told that they will not be offered new deals with the club.

The departure of Jordan Bowery and Johnny Mullins, who seemed to be fan favourites have had tributes pouring in via social media.

Three loan players, Jonjoe Kenny, George Waring and Jordan Evans returned to their parent clubs after the final game of the season as Appleton looks to prepare for the start of League One football in August.