Transfer update: Portsmouth, Sunderland, Wigan Athletic and Lincoln City target's Oxford United future decided ahead of transfer window

Last month, the Blues were linked with the midfielder’s services this summer among a number of clubs, including Sunderland, Wigan and Lincoln.

This was perhaps due to the fact he was soon-to-be a free agent with his previous deal expiring in June – although the Spaniard wasn’t understood to be high on Danny Cowley’s wishlist.

The 28-year-old has been on the treatment table since November after tearing his anterior cruciate knee ligament in an FA Cup clash with Bristol Rovers.

After a scan on the affected area, a specialist confirmed he would no longer be present for the rest of the 2021-22 term.

Until his season ending injury, he was an integral part in Karl Robinson’s side by making 17 appearances during the first half of the season – scoring once.

And his absence at the Kassam Stadium was felt, as his colleagues failed to qualify for the play-offs at the campaign’s end.

In total, he’s made 101 appearances for the club since his transfer from Motherwell in 2019, and played in both legs of United’s play-offs semi-final success over Kenny Jackett’s side in 2020.

And after evaluating the offers on the table, the central midfielder has decided to stay in Oxfordshire for at least another season.

Gorrin told Oxford United’s official website: ‘That (the injury) was so frustrating.

‘Watching the team and seeing us go so close to promotion again but knowing I couldn’t play a part.

‘But I have been working hard all summer and will hopefully get a good pre-season and be able to play a full part in what we hope will be a successful season.

‘I love being at Oxford- the players and staff are a very tight group and the fans have been amazing with me. I can’t wait to report back and get going again.’

A central midfielder is certainly on Pompey’s this summer, following Shaun William’s departure last month, with the summer window opening on Friday.

Cowley is searching for a more defence-minded player for his engine room to add to Joe Morrell, Louis Thompson, Ryan Tunnicliffe and Jay Mingi’s presence.

Pompey have held talks with former academy graduate Marlon Pack over a return to Fratton Park.

Shrewsbury and two unnamed clubs have done the same, while Bristol City looks an unlikely destination for the 31-year-old.

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