Oxford United had two bids, of £500,000 and £750,000, for Charlie Savage rejected by their local rivals. Savage was the primary target for Oxford United's new boss, Matt Bloomfield, during this transfer window, but it is understood the club has been unable to afford the transfer.

According to the Reading Chronicle, Oxford United have dropped their pursuit of Reading midfielder Charlie Savage. Oxford United had been interested in signing the League One player this winter. Reading are said to want £1.5 million for him, which has prevented Matt Bloomfield's side from making a move. The Reading Chronicle claims the U’s have now dropped their interest and will not be making a new bid at this stage.

According to the Reading Chronicle, Oxford United will place another bid for Reading midfielder Charlie Savage, after an offer for him was rejected this winter. The Reading Chronicle also reported that Oxford United are preparing a new offer before the end of the January transfer window and are expected to offer more money.

Reading have rejected a £500,000 bid from Oxford United for Charlie Savage, a 22-year-old Welsh midfielder. Transfer correspondent Pete O'Rourke reported that the offer for the midfielder, who has been a regular in Reading's starting eleven, was turned down. Savage joined the club from Manchester United in 2023, signing a four-year contract. He has 2 caps for Wales. In the current League One season, Savage has 2 goals and 1 assist in 24 appearances. His current market value is €850k, according to Transfermarkt.