According to Alan Nixon, Blackburn Rovers have returned to Barnsley with an improved bid for winger Reyes Cleary – but will have to go higher to acquire the wingers services.
Take a look below at a summary of the current transfer situation.
Although Rovers improved their bid up to £1.5 million, Barnsley have plans to demand a figure closer to a big money fee of £5 million.
It is currently unclear whether Blackburn have any intentions of reaching this price tag, but if it is met, Blackburn would certainly have a gem on their hands, as Reyes Cleary has been a real spark for Barnsley in League One this season.
Cleary has so far registered 12 goal contributions for Barnsley in League One this season, and could be a really smart addition to Valérien Ismaël’s side as they look to stay up in the Championship.
Conor Hourihane will be reluctant to lose his winger this January, and will have undoubtedly expressed his desire to keep Cleary.
There is no surprise that plenty of clubs will be monitoring Reyes Cleary, following his impressive League One campaign this season.
One of the most notable clubs interested is Gerhard Struber’s Bristol City.
It is reported that Bristol City could enter the bidding at a higher number, as Barnsley wait to see how high Bristol are willing to go for their star.
Bristol could pay Barnsley’s desired £5 million evaluation, leaving Blackburn Rovers without their target.
Bristol City’s interest in Reyes Cleary could be strong after the club sold winger Anis Mehmeti to Ipswich Town this January.
Reyes Cleary is a true team player – he is an assist machine.
Cleary has been praised by Barnsley fans this season for his silky footwork and wonderful link up play.
If the deal goes through, it will be interesting to see how Cleary would fit into a Valérien Ismaël team, and whether he can make the step up to the Championship.
Cleary is still only 21-years-old, and could provide that youthful spark that Blackburn have been crying out for this season.
In the final week of the window, this deal is definitely one that Rovers fans should keep an eye on.
