OXFORD United are looking to get Ed McGinty out on loan before the transfer window closes tomorrow night.

The 24-year-old goalkeeper has found himself as third choice this season following the arrival of James Beadle on loan from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Beadle has dislodged Simon Eastwood as United’s number one, with McGinty falling down the pecking order.

The former Sligo Rovers stopper has been left out of the matchday squad for all five Sky Bet League One fixtures, plus the Carabao Cup defeat away to Bristol City.

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Asked whether the U’s would seek a loan exit for McGinty, head coach Liam Manning responded: “If there are options there, then we’ll look to get him out to go and play games, preferably in England or Scotland.

“He’s played in Ireland so preferably not going back to Ireland, but it’s probably a little more difficult with goalkeepers because of the numbers of spots available. We’ll see how that one pans out.”

McGinty signed for United last July, joining the club on a three-year deal with the option of an extra 12 months.

He made 10 appearances during his debut campaign, with three of those coming in League One after Eastwood suffered a calf injury in December.

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