Two trialists depart with four more invited to train at Oakwell

French midfielder Malaury Martin has left Oakwell after joining Barnsley on trial.  The former Middlesbrough man was offered a contract by Keith Hill after impressing him in the Reds last few pre-season fixtures however Hill said that they were “poles apart” from agreeing a deal with the Barnsley boss seeing him a “too much of a risk” to have been offered better terms. (more…)

Lee Williamson no longer a target

After landing back in the country with the Barnsley squad yesterday, Keith Hill has jumped straight back into finding new faces to strengthen his side for next season however Sheffield United‘s Lee Williamson will not be one of them. (more…)

Reds in Marbella and transfer news

It’s been a quiet week transfer wise at Oakwell as the first-team squad are spending the week at a training facility in Marbella, Spain.  One player missing however is the recent signing, Mido. (more…)

Jacob Butterfield Latest

It’s turned into one of the longest running Oakwell sagas – will Jacob Butterfield sign a new contract with Barnsley or be tempted away by what are sure to be better offers for him financially.

A supposed deadline set by Barnsley for Jacob to make a decision has come and gone however Keith Hill is still open to keeping hold of a player who he has described as “the best midfielder in the Championship”. (more…)

Barnsley offer Kevin Kilbane player/coach role

Keith Hill is understood to have offered former Republic of Ireland international Kevin Kilbane an opportunity to take on a playing and coaching role at Oakwell.  (more…)

Barnsley close to signing Mido

Former Tottenham and Middlesbrough striker Mido has emerged as one of Keith Hill’s key transfer targets of the Summer as the Barnsley boss rebuilds for another challenging season in the Championship.

News of Barnsley’s interest in the Egyptian international striker has already been picked up by the mainstream media and a deal to bring the 29-year-old to Oakwell would appear close.

Mido is currently a free-agent after leaving Egyptian Premier League club Zamalek and will be looking to reignite his career after a number of uninspiring seasons since his initial transfer to Middlesbrough. (more…)