Conor McAleny has joined Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.
The 24-year-old forward, who has made three appearances for Everton’s first-team, has previously had loan spells at Scunthorpe United, Brentford, Cardiff City, Charlton Athletic and Wigan and will now get a chance to earn further experience in League One.
He will link up with former Blues teammates John Lundstram and Ryan Ledson at the Kassam Stadium.