Jamie Cumming: Oxford United sign Chelsea goalkeeper on loan
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Jamie Cumming was MK Dons' player of the year last season while on loan from parent club Chelsea
Oxford United have signed Chelsea goalkeeper Jamie Cumming on loan until the end of the season.
The 24-year-old is yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea and has previously had loan spells at Stevenage, Gillingham and MK Dons.
The Us moved for the England Under-19 international after James Beadle was recalled by Brighton before joining Championship side Sheffield Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Oxford winger Tyler Goodrham has signed a new long-term deal.
Head coach Des Buckingham told Oxford's website, external: "Jamie is a really good keeper. Lewis Price, our goalkeeping coach, worked with him at MK Dons and rates him very highly.
"We knew James Beadle might be recalled by Brighton so had been talking to Chelsea for a while. It's great that we've got this signed and completed ahead of the weekend."
Cumming, who was MK Dons' player of the year last season, said it was an "easy decision" to make the move.
Earlier, Oxford also announced that 20-year-old academy product Goodrham had extended his contract.
The Ireland Under-21 international has made 31 appearances in all competitions this season and scored his sixth goal of the campaign in Saturday's FA Cup defeat at Coventry.
Tyler Goodrham scored his sixth goal of the season in Oxford's FA Cup third round defeat at Coventry on Saturday
He told the U's website, external: "I'm really enjoying my football and feel very much at home here.
"The atmosphere around the club is really positive. I'm ambitious and want to play at the highest level possible, and the club's plans mirror that."
Buckingham added: "Tyler has always had a brilliant attitude and is such a positive player.
"He is learning all the time and is going to get better and better so it's great news that he will be an Oxford player for years to come."