League One sides Northampton Town and Stevenage are said to be interested in Barrow midfielder Dean Campbell. The established sides will face some competition from the division’s new boys in Doncaster Rovers and Bradford City.
Campbell has played and captained Barrow 39 times this campaign, being integral throughout the season, dropping to a deeper role in January under new boss Andrew Whing.
The former Aberdeen player is set to become a free agent this summer as his contract expires. Campbell is thought to be highly thought of in the bottom two leagues of the EFL and will now get to choose where he plays next season.
The now 24-year-old began his career at boyhood club Aberdeen, making his debut at 16. After falling out of favour in 2022, it wasn’t long before the EFL came calling.
A short loan spell at then League Two Stevenage came about with the young midfielder impressing with his versatility in a quick period of time.
In 2023, Campbell made the move across the border, joining Barrow, where he would play a total of 86 times, scoring five goals, before moving on this summer.
Whilst Campbell is the headline make to leave Barrow, defender Theo Vassell will also depart the Cumbrian club next month.
28-year-old Vassell will not be short of admirers having impressed following his move from Salford City last season. The former Wrexham player comes with bags of versatility, having played across a back three and in a back four. The defender also has a goal threat, scoring six in 39 appearances this campaign.
With Bradford and Doncaster making the step up, both teams could be in for the pair as they look to strengthen, whilst saving their transfer budgets for targets higher up the pyramid.
