Liverpool have confirmed that promising midfielder Cameron Brannagan has joined EFL League One team Oxford United in a permanent transfer.

The 21-year-old joined the Reds as a five-year-old and made nine first-team appearances for the club.

Cameron Brannagan spent the second half of the 2016-17 campaign on loan with Fleetwood Town.

In his first words as an Oxford United player, Brannagan said : ''It’s sad to be leaving Liverpool after such a long time but this is as really exciting challenge.

''Oxford play good football and I want to come here, play regular football, and help Oxford as much as I can.''

Brannagan's contract with Oxford United will run out at the end of the 2020-2021 season.

He has represented England at Under 18 and Under 20 level.

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