Aaron Ramsey in talks with EFL club over first managerial role

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Aaron Ramsey is in talks with Oxford United to become their new manager, talkSPORT understands.Oxford are on the hunt for a fresh face in the dugout after they axed Matt Bloomfield on Saturday.Bloomfield was in charge of Oxford for just 14 gamesShutterstockBloomfield was appointed as Gary Rowett’s successor but ultimately lasted just five months at the Kassam Stadium.Under Bloomfield, the U’s finished 22nd in the Championship last season, dropping them into League One.Oxford are now seeking their third manager in the space of 18 months having previously axed Des Buckingham in December 2024.Should Ramsey take over at Oxford, it would be his first permanent managerial role.The 86-time Wales international had a taste of life in the dugout when he took over at Cardiff City on a caretaker basis for three games at the end of the 2024/25 season.Ramsey was installed after predecessor Omer Riza was sacked.However, Ramsey was ultimately unable to save his boyhood club from relegation to League One having drawn twice and lost once from his three games at the helm.Following Cardiff’s relegation, Ramsey left the club and moved to UNAM in Mexico in July 2025, only to leave three months later due to off-field issues.This is a developing story and is being updated.For the latest updates, breaking news alerts, and comprehensive analysis, refresh this page or follow our real-time news coverage by watching and listening to talkSPORT live.For broader context, explore related coverage on our homepage for the top trending stories. For the latest talkSPORT videos, download the app.talkSPORT cares about getting it right, not just getting it first and because this is a developing situation, details will change. We will be updating this page constantly with verified info, expert takes, and official statements.Stay tuned for further developments as this story continues to break.