The Centre-Midfielder is out of contract at the Kassam Stadium but due to Bosman rules United would have to pay a fee as he is under 24.
Dean Whitehead
However the U's have offered the trainee a new deal; "We are aware there has been a lot of interest in Dean because he is out of contract next month.
"We have made him what we consider to be a very good offer and we are now waiting to hear from him. Obviously we are keen to keep Dean here." Said a clubs spokesman.
Meanwhile it has emerged that Wycombe Wanderers, Sunderland and Nottingham Forest have joined the face to sign this Third Division ace.