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Barnsley are pursuing a deal for Fleetwood Town forward Promise Omochere

Barnsley are interested in signing Fleetwood Town striker Promise Omochere this summer.

That is according to journalist Alan Nixon's post on Patreon, who has also revealed that Omochere's price-tag at the Cod Army is around the £500,000 mark.

And the Tykes are facing competition in the transfer race for the Irish striker, who is keen to remain in the third tier following Fleetwood's relegation last season.

The Oakwell outfit will be keen to add a new striker to their ranks following the departure of Devante Cole, who was the club's top scorer last campaign, scoring 18 League One goals, a tally bettered only by Colby Bishop, who won the title with Portsmouth and golden boot winner Alfie May.

Barnsley keen on Fleetwood Town striker Promise Omochere

After landing a play-off spot last campaign but narrowly missing out in the semi-final stages to Bolton Wanderers, the Tykes will be looking to finish in the top six of League One for the third consecutive season.

It is therefore vital that new manager Darrell Clarke is able to find an adequate replacement for the prolific Cole, whose goals helped secure a play-off place last time out.

Omochere could prove to be the answer, and even a potential bargain at the touted half a million pounds if the Irishman can develop and add to the six goals he scored last season in Lancashire.

Barnsley could also benefit from the fact that Omochere already has League One experience under his belt, and supporters shouldn't be too worried by the fact that he only managed just the six goals for Fleetwood during the 2023-24 season - whilst Town struggled, the 23-year-old was one of their shining lights in a campaign of darkness.

If Omochere can take his form to another level if he were to sign for Barnsley, the Tykes could be in with a serious shout of automatic promotion, should they manage to secure his services amid unnamed competition.

Promise Omochere departure would be damaging for Fleetwood Town

The Cod Army's rise through the leagues in years gone by has been impressive, but after 10 consecutive seasons in League One, the Fylde coast outfit have been relegated back to League Two.

Charlie Adam's side will be keen to earn promotion back to the third tier at the first time of asking, and Omochere's eye for goal and pace could be a major asset for them as they strive to regain their League One status.

The club will not want to let one of their prized assets departure, but it could prove difficult to stave off interest from the likes of the Tykes, who have loftier ambitions with Championship football in mind, while the Irishman himself would want to continue his journey in the third tier.

However, the Cod Army could still prove to be a very strong outfit in League Two even without Omochere, while the likes of Ronan Coughlan may be clinical in the fourth tier.

Interest in Omochere presents the Lancashire side with the opportunity to cash in with just one year left on his deal, which could also help their desired 2024/25 promotion push to strengthen in multiple areas of the pitch at Highbury.