Wes Burns: Oxford United sign Bristol City forward on loan

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Burns has scored twice for parent club Bristol City this season

Oxford United have signed Bristol City forward Wes Burns on a youth loan until the end of the season.

Burns, 20, has made six first-team appearances for City this term, having come through the ranks at Ashton Gate.

The Wales Under-21 international, who can also play on the wing, faced Oxford in the League Cup in August.

"He has an eye for goal and a great attitude and I am sure he is going to be a really good addition," U's boss Michael Appleton told the club website., external

Burns previously went on loan to Forest Green Rovers in the 2012-13 season, scoring once in six games.

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