Everton striker Conor McAleny joins Oxford United on loan

Everton striker Conor McAleny has joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.

The 24-year-old has been with Everton since the age of nine, but has made just two senior appearances for the club and has spent much of his professional career out on loan.

McAleny most recently scored four goals in 13 appearances to help Wigan Athletic to the League One title in 2015-16, and returns to the third tier with mid-table Oxford for the remainder of the current campaign.

Pleased to announce the arrival of @Everton striker Conor McAleny on loan until the end of the season #Deadlineday pic.twitter.com/iI3u5ZSObi

— Oxford United FC (@OUFCOfficial) January 31, 2017

McAleny could make his Oxford debut during Sunday's League One clash with relegation-threatened Swindon Town.