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REDS AFTER HORSFIELD
BARNSLEY are hoping the lure of a return to his home town could sway Geoff Horsfield into signing at Oakwell.
The 32-year-old, who played at Athersley as a youngster, wants to leave Sheffield United.
Barnsley boss Andy Ritchie is poised to offer loan terms to Horsfield.
United manager Neil Warnock invested cash in the former West Brom and may insist on recouping some of the club's investment.
Already a clutch of Championship clubs have inquired about him.
Coventry manager Micky Adams has been in touch with the Blades and sources at Bramall Lane claim that Warnock is keen on a part-exchange
Preston boss Paul Simpson admits he has been contacted by Horsfield's agent but does not anticipate any imminent transfer business.
Meanwhile Ritchie is eager to sign an experienced keeper before tomorrow's friendly with Middlesbrough at Oakwell.
Ritchie wants an understudy to his No 1 Nick Colgan. Trialist Kyle Letheren played in goal in the club's 4-2 win over Bradford Park Avenue on Saturday.
Letheren, from Swansea, is a contender as Barnsley's third keeper.
Midfield trialist Colin Healy also played at Unibond League club Park Avenue and will undergo more scrutiny when Barnsley tackle Premiership team Middlesbrough. So far Ritchie has been impressed by the former Celtic, Coventry and Sunderland player.
"Colin wants to play games and build up his fitness, so we will give him that opportunity again," Ritchie explained.
"We will make a decision after the weekend although Colin could feature against Middlesbrough on Tuesday night.
"Kyle has done very well in training and looks set to stay with us for another week. We will see him again in a match."
Letheren is a free agent after being released by Swansea City at the end of last season, while Healy spent the close of the campaign at Livingston following a torrid time with injuries.
24 July 2006
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