Former York City striker Onome Sodje has joined Blue Square Premier leaders Oxford United on an emergency loan from Barnsley.

The 21-year-old started his career with Charlton Athletic before later joining Ebbsfleet United and in turn York, where he netted 22 goals in 48 league starts. He moved to Oakwell in the summer and has since made a single appearance from the bench.

U's manager Chris Wilder told the club's official site: "He's an exciting talent who has handled Conference football and excelled at this level. He has a good scoring record and can play anywhere along the front line. He is still a young player who has a great desire to improve and do well and he will certainly add to the more than decent group of players that we have here."

Sodje goes straight into their squad for the trip to Forest Green Rovers tomorrow.