Aurelian Collin - SSN

<p class="ss-text-bold">Skysports.com understands Barnsley are hoping to sign wantaway Gretna defender Aurelien Collin. </p>

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Collin, along with team-mate Mickael Buscher, have asked to leave Gretna following their move into administration. </p>

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The French pair have asked Fifa for dispensation to leave Raydale Park and find new clubs even though the transfer window is closed. </p>

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Collin has impressed at Gretna this season, with his performances attracting the interest of a host of clubs. </p>

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The 22-year-old's agent, Simon Stainrod, has confirmed Barnsley are one of a host of clubs chasing the former Real Mallorca man. </p>

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&quot;Barnsley have expressed an interest in Aurelien but we are waiting to see what will happen with Fifa,&quot; Stainrod told skysports.com. </p>

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&quot;They are one of a number of clubs keen on signing Aurelien, with teams from England, France and Germany all keen on him. </p>

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&quot;We are working on trying to get special dispensation from Fifa to allow Aurelien to move to a new club. </p>

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&quot;He just wants to get his future sorted and get back to playing. </p>

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Stainrod also represents Buscher and the agent revealed the striker could stay in Scotland with some SPL clubs registering an interest in his services. </p>

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&quot;There has been interest in Mickael from a number of Scottish clubs and we will see what offers come along,&quot; added Stainrod. </p>

 

He's left them on a free nt

 

His agent is a local lad too.

Simon Stainrod is from Sheffield. Played for both Sheffield clubs. Went to my old school, Ecclesfield, I think.