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Report: Barnsley’s Josh Scowen being watched by Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday

Barnsley's Josh Scowen celebrates scoring his sides third goal (REUTERS)
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Barnsley have already sold Sam Winnall to Sheffield Wednesday this month.

Barnsley’s Josh Scowen is being watched by Burnley and Sheffield Wednesday, a report on page 20 of Monday’s Sun Goals pull-out claims.

Barnsley have already lost key men James Bree, Conor Hourihane and Sam Winnall this month, with the latter linking up with the Tykes’ bitter rivals, Wednesday.

Sam Winnall of Sheffield Wednesday (L) in action with Chris Schindler of Huddersfield TownSheffield Wednesday’s Sam Winnall

And with Scowen, like both Hourihane and Winnall, also out of contract this summer, the 23-year-old could be next out the Oakwell exit door before Tuesday night’s transfer deadline.

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The former Wycombe Wanderers midfielder moved to Barnsley at the start of last season and has impressed in the Tykes rise from League One and through the Championship.

Barnsley's Josh Scowen in a action with Blackpool's Will AimsonBarnsley’s Josh Scowen in action

Wednesday, who are said to have bid for Hourihane prior to the Irishman’s transfer to Aston Villa, remain in need of midfield additions after Kieran Lee was forced to undergo hip surgery.

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And Barnsley’s recent double capture of Matty James and Alex Mowatt could soften the blow of losing Scowen, should an acceptable offer come in.

Premier League Burnley are also said to have been sniffing around Tykes defender Marc Roberts in recent weeks.

Would Scowen be a good signing for Sheffield Wddnesday/Burnley?