OXFORD United haven’t yet discussed Marcus McGuane’s contract scenario with the midfielder, ahead of his deal running out in the summer.

The 25-year-old sees his U’s contract expire this summer, although it is widely understood that the club hold a one-year option, meaning the situation is less pressing than if McGuane was a regular free agent.

McGuane has established himself as a key player for United over the course of the past 12 months or so, and this season, he has scored twice in 40 appearances across all competitions.

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Asked about McGuane’s deal, U’s head coach Des Buckingham said: “It’s nothing we’ve spoken directly to Marcus about, as of yet.

“He’s in the starting XI for a reason and it’s important he continues to perform, and if he does that, he’ll put himself in a very strong position.”

McGuane initially joined United on a season-long loan from Nottingham Forest back in August 2020, and he played 21 games before a thigh injury cut short his loan in February 2021.

The U’s then signed McGuane for an undisclosed fee in May 2021, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a three-year deal, which included the one-year option.

In total, McGuane has played 147 times for United, and has netted on three occasions.