According to Football Insider, the Clarets have moved one step closer to signing the defender. The U’s player has attracted interest from multiple EFL clubs, but it now appears that Vincent Kompany’s side have moved into pole position to sign the promising centre back.
It has been an impressive 18 months for McNally since earning his breakthrough into the Oxford lineup. The Irishman made 30 appearances in League One last season as the club finished 8th in the third division table.
It was an impressive season for the 22-year old, who even contributed with a haul of four goals to the team. The first of which was his first league goal at senior level, scoring in a 3-1 win against Fleetwood Town in November of last year.
McNally has two years remaining on his deal with the club, but Oxford have agreed to a fee to part ways with the defender. Despite being capped at underage level, he has also yet to make his debut for the Ireland national side.