Barnsley will be hoping for a fruitful January transfer window and chairman Nareev Parekh has shared the Tykes’ priority for the month.
Barnsley’s chairman, Parekh, has confirmed that a centre-back signing will be at the top of the shopping list heading into January. It’s an area where Neill Collins’ side has been light and in the fight for the League One play-offs, it will need strengthening.
The Tykes will have targets in mind, with the window just a matter of weeks away. Here, we put forward three centre-backs Barnsley should consider targeting in their bid to bolster their ranks.
Rarmani Edmonds-Green, Huddersfield Town
Edmonds-Green is out of contract at the end of this season and in a bid to really nail down a regular starting role, it could be his best option to move away from Huddersfield Town. A move to Barnsley could be ideal given the locality of the two sides.
Though naturally a centre-back, Edmonds-Green’s versatility has been on show with some outings in midfield this season.
Bradley Danger, Rodez AF
Barnsley have dipped into the French market before so in the search for another new centre-back, it wouldn’t be a surprise if they returned. If they do, Rodez captain Danger could be a great option to consider.
His role as captain shows his leadership credentials and after plenty of experience in France’s lower leagues, a shot in England could appeal to the defender. A partnership between Danger and fellow Frenchman Mael de Gevigney could prove solid for Collins.
Philip Quinton, Columbus Crew
Collins may well have crossed paths with American defender Quinton during his time as Tampa Bay Rowdies boss. The 24-year-old is set to become a free agent at the end of this year and could be an option for Barnsley.
He played a decent amount of MLS football for the Crew, featuring 15 times last season.
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