STEVENAGE boss Graham Westley says Oxford United’s movements in the January transfer window show they “mean business”.

The two sides meet tomorrow, with the visitors set to name debutants in both full back positions, with Joe Skarz signing a permanent deal and former Rotherham United teammate Richard Brindley joining on loan.

There is also the possibility of paying fees for players before the window shuts on Monday.

Westley said: “We have always been a strong side at our place, but they have been in the market this week with some big investments in players.

“You look at the contracts they’re paying out and you can see on a serious note, they mean business.

“I am in no doubt it will be a tough game.”

United dominated the reverse fixture in September, but could not find a way past a stubborn Stevenage rearguard, who clung on for a goalless draw.

It means Westley is well aware of the threats.

He said: “I hope we don’t see too much from the dangers they offer.

“We need to make sure we prevent the ball getting to players that are likely to do anything with it and it is up to us that, if the ball does reach those players, we nip their threat in the bud.

“(Danny Hylton) has scored a few goals and we will have a better chance if we keep players like him quiet.”