HITC Sport understands Brentford have seen a bid rejected by Barnsley for defender Ethan Pinnock.
Barnsley have rejected several bids, including one for £3million from Brentford for centre-back Ethan Pinnock, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.
Brentford are looking to are aiming to strengthen their central defensive options before Thursday’s transfer deadline after selling Chris Mepham to Bournemouth earlier this month in a £12m deal.
Pinnock has emerged as Brentford’s top target with the defender impressing during the last 18 months at Barnsley following his arrival from Forest Green.
Pinnock has been an ever-present for Barnsley in League One so far this season and he has made 34 appearances in all competitions.
The 25-year-old has been instrumental in Barnsley’s push for promotion this season with the Tykes currently third in League One and they boast the best defensive record in the division.
Pinnock still has 18 months to run on his contract at Oakwell and Barnsley are reluctant to lose the key defender as they look to try and win promotion back to the Championship,
It remains to be seen if Brentford will come back with an improved offer for Pinnock before Thursday’s transfer deadline.
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