Brighton goalkeeper James Beadle has joined Oxford United.

Beadle, 18, is moving to Oxford on a season-long loan.

"I'm excited to get started," Beadle told the club website.

"I met with Liam Manning [Oxford head coach] and was hugely impressed by his plans and how the club is set up."

Oxford boss Manning also said: "James is highly rated and for good reason.

"He's tall, athletic, commands his area and is a modern keeper who distributes the ball really well.

"Even though he's only 18, he has a fantastic attitude, and we can't wait to start working with him to continue his development."