Oxford United's striker Will Goodwin is set to join Gillingham after being released by the club at the end of the 2025-26 campaign. Goodwin, 24, struggled to break into the first team at Oxford United, especially after their promotion to the Championship. He spent the 2025-26 season on loan to Colchester, scoring four goals in 30 matches. Gillingham have beaten off competition from Port Vale, Shrewsbury Town, and Colchester United to secure his signature. Will Goodwin originally began his career at Chester, progressing through their academy before making his debut in January 2020 at 17 years old. He was then snapped up by Stoke City in 2021, but didn't make a single first-team appearance amid loan moves to Hartlepool United and Torquay United. In 2023, Cheltenham Town brought Goodwin from Stoke City for an undisclosed fee, and he would shine at the Robins, earning a move to Oxford United after six goals in 16 League One matches. Despite his poor goal return at Colchester, many of Goodwin's stats were excellent in League Two, with 0.30 goals, 0.25 xG, 2.33 shots, 0.83 successful dribbles, 4.96 aerial duels won, and 5.11 touches in the opposition box per match. Gillingham will be hoping that the addition of Goodwin can help pull them towards the playoffs after finishing 17th in League Two this season. The striker's consistent starts at the Gills could make him a key asset for the club. Goodwin's move to Gillingham is seen as a fresh start for the striker, who will be looking to prove himself in the 2026-27 campaign. With his skills and experience, Goodwin could be a valuable addition to the Gillingham squad. The club's fans will be eager to see how he performs in the upcoming season.