Odubade to stay at Oxford United

Odubade finished the season as Oxford's top scorer

Oxford United striker Yemi Odubade has been rewarded for finishing the season as his side's top scorer by being taken off the transfer list.

Odubade, 23, was told he could leave in February after a poor run of form but ended up with 11 goals.

He is 12 months into a two-year contract at the Kassam Stadium.

U's boss Darren Patterson told BBC Oxford: "Yemi deserves his chance and we will work together to get the best of him next season."

Odubade paid tribute to United's coaching staff, admitting his decision-making in matches improved markedly in the closing games of the season.

"I was pleased to finish as top scorer. I wish I scored a few more than 11, but double figures is good," he told BBC Oxford.

"I am a raw talent, I know that. I am not the finished article yet and every game is a learning curve.

"Mickey Lewis (United's coach) is a pleasure to work with. His training sessions are brilliant and I can't wait for the new season to start."

United's players return for pre-season training on 23 June.