Oxford United boss Chris Wilder has revealed that the U's came close to sealing a beat-the-deadline move for United's American striker Mike Grella.

Meanwhile, United are reportedly interested in free agent midfielder Amdy Faye. But Blackburn Rovers, who are believed to have held preliminary talks with the 33-year-old Senegalese international, - at Stoke City last term - are in the box seat for his signature.