Oldham: Recent transfers

Oldham Athletic manager Mellon says transfer work done

Micky Mellon states Oldham Athletic's transfer business is complete, with no late moves expected despite sitting sixth in League Two.

1 Sep 2026

Rochdale Loan Kane Taylor from Villa

Rochdale have signed Aston Villa midfielder Kane Taylor on loan until January. The 21-year-old previously spent 16 appearances on loan at Oldham in League Two last season.

22 Aug 2026

Arsenal Target James Scanlon from Man United

Arsenal are in talks to sign 19‑year‑old winger James Scanlon from Manchester United, with a deal expected within the next 72 hours. The move would add a two‑footed, Gibraltar‑international to the club’s revamped academy setup.

21 Aug 2026

Arsenal to sign Swindon loanee James Scanlon

Arsenal are close to signing 19‑year‑old Gibraltarian winger James Scanlon from Manchester United’s academy, part of a double swoop that also brings right‑back Habeeb Ogunneye. Scanlon, who scored once in six appearances for Swindon, has 24 caps for Gibraltar and 5 international goals. Both players were part of United’s under‑18 title‑winning squad.

21 Aug 2026

Colchester United secure Moses Sesay on loan

Colchester United have signed 19‑year‑old forward Moses Sesay on loan from Southampton, with the player set to feature in the club’s home game against Oldham Athletic. Sesay, who can operate across the front line, signed his first professional contract with Saints in January 2025 and will remain with the club until 2028.

21 Aug 2026

Neil Redfearn’s £17,500 move to Doncaster stalls

21‑year‑old midfielder Neil Redfearn was poised to join Doncaster Rovers for £17,500, but a dispute over a tribunal valuation and timing forced Lincoln City chairman John Reames to order him back to Sincil Bank. The transfer eventually went through, but the episode highlighted the friction between the clubs.

21 Aug 2026

Noah Chilvers Returns to Colchester United

Noah Chilvers, 25, will re‑join Colchester United on Saturday after signing a two‑year deal with Oldham Athletic from Ross County for an undisclosed fee. He made 20 appearances for the U’s in the 2023/24 season and will face his former club in a League Two fixture at the JobServe Community Stadium.

21 Aug 2026

Michael Mellon departs Burnley for Stevenage following Oldham loan spell

Michael Mellon leaves Burnley for Stevenage after impressing on loan at Oldham. Current League Two standing: 4th, 3 points.

19 Aug 2026

Oldham linked to Bristol Rovers defender Taylor Moore

Oldham Athletic are reportedly in the mix for Bristol Rovers' Taylor Moore, who has turned down multiple offers to leave the Gas. League standing: 4th in League Two, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 game, recent form W.

18 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic in Pursuit of Powerful Midfielder Archie Lang

Oldham Athletic join the pursuit of Bamber Bridge's 20-year-old midfielder Archie Lang, who has become an important player for the club.

17 Aug 2026

Transfer Centre: Every Australian move ahead of 2026-27 season, A-League and abroad

Get the latest transfer news on Oldham's Australian players, including Ashley Maynard-Brewer and Awer Mabil.

17 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic eye Calvin Okike loan deal

Oldham Athletic target Hull City defender Calvin Okike for a loan deal, as they look to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

15 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Manager Micky Mellon Confirms End of Summer Recruitment

Manager Micky Mellon at Oldham Athletic has confirmed that the club’s summer recruitment efforts have concluded. He expressed satisfaction with his squad and indicated no plans to make additional signings during the transfer window.

13 Aug 2026

Stoke City Preparing for Midfield Revamp with Seko’s Departure to Japan

Stoke City has reached an agreement to transfer midfielder Tatsuki Seko to a J1 League club, with the player absent from the squad for their Carabao Cup match against Oldham Athletic. The club is undergoing a significant midfield restructuring, bringing in new players and releasing others as part of this process.

8 Aug 2026

Oldham-linked goalkeeper Ben Amos joins Burnley on one-year deal

Oldham's former goalkeeper Ben Amos signs with Burnley on a one-year contract. The 36-year-old veteran, who played for Oldham Athletic, joins Burnley after leaving Port Vale.

6 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Sign Young Defender Lewis Temple on Loan from Bolton Wanderers

Oldham Athletic have signed young defender Lewis Temple on a season-long loan from Bolton Wanderers. The centre-back joins Micky Mellon's squad ahead of the new League Two campaign.

6 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Sign Kai Payne on Season-Long Loan

Oldham Athletic Sign Kai Payne on Season-Long Loan

4 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Signs Former Liverpool Duo

Oldham Athletic signs former Liverpool duo Kai Payne and Tom Hill, bolstering its squad for the new season.

4 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Sign Tom Hill and Bring Back Kai Payne

Oldham Athletic has signed former Harrogate Town midfielder Tom Hill and brought back midfielder Kai Payne on loan from Wigan Athletic.

4 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic eye Huddersfield Town prospect for loan

Oldham Athletic and Rochdale are reportedly interested in loaning Huddersfield Town's Jay Sway.

3 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Set to Spend Budget Wisely for Promotion Push

Oldham Athletic has confirmed they have a budget available for transfers, but the decision on how it is spent will be at the discretion of manager Micky Mellon. The club aims to strengthen their squad with up to nine new signings.

2 Aug 2026

Calum Kavanagh joins Oldham Athletic from Bradford City

Oldham Athletic sign striker Calum Kavanagh from Bradford City on a two-and-a-half-year deal. The 22-year-old joins Micky Mellon's side with 19 goals in 70 appearances for the Bantams.

2 Aug 2026

Oldham striker Joe Quigley set for Bristol Rovers move

Oldham Athletic striker Joe Quigley is expected to join Bristol Rovers on deadline day. The 29-year-old has scored 3 goals in 19 appearances this season.

1 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic Sign Ollie Norburn from Notts County

Oldham Athletic have signed Ollie Norburn from Notts County on a one-year contract with the option of a further year.

1 Aug 2026

Oldham Athletic sign Southend wing-back Scott-Morriss

Oldham Athletic have signed Gus Scott-Morriss from Southend United on a two-year deal. The 29-year-old wing-back scored 45 goals in 162 National League appearances for the Shrimpers.

1 Aug 2026

Bury complete signing of ex-Oldham Athletic winger Jesurun Uchegbulam

Bury confirm Jesurun Uchegbulam's arrival from Chelmsford Town. The former Oldham Athletic winger helped the Latics win promotion in 2024/25 and now joins the Shakers.

31 Jul 2026

Oldham Athletic Midfielder Baba Adeeko to Remain with Latics Despite Oldham Training Spell

Oldham Athletic Midfielder Baba Adeeko to Remain with Latics Despite Oldham Training Spell

31 Jul 2026

Oldham Athletic Transfer News and Updates

Oldham Athletic latest transfer news and updates

31 Jul 2026

Oldham adds Favour Fawunmi on season‑long loan

Oldham Athletic sign Favour Fawunmi on loan from Stoke City, adding pace and creativity to the forward line as the Latics target a higher league finish.

31 Jul 2026

Oldham Athletic secure Fawunmi on season-long loan from Stoke City

Oldham Athletic sign 20-year-old forward Favour Fawunmi on a season-long loan from Stoke City. The young striker, who has also extended his contract with the Potters, is set to bolster the Latics' attack ahead of their next fixture against Chesterfield.

31 Jul 2026