“Derby County midfielder’s potential move to League One club remains probable, claims journalist”

Derby County will see midfielder Conor Hourihane depart this summer and amid previous links with a Barnsley return, Doug O’Kane says the move is ‘still likely’.

Derby County are gearing up for a return to Championship football and as Paul Warne shapes the squad to his liking, there will be a number of players moving on

The Rams confirmed their retained list earlier this month, with the departure of club captain Conor Hourihane catching the eye of many. He moves on alongside Dwight Gayle, Korey Smith, Martyn Waghorn, Joe Wildsmith and Scott Loach

Following the announcement of the Irishman’s exit, links with a move to Barnsley quickly emerged.

It was said that the move was possible in the week following those links but writing on X, reporter Doug O’Kane has reassured the Tykes faithful that the reunion deal for the midfielder is ‘still likely’ to be completed.

It was said that the move was possible in the week following those links but writing on X, reporter Doug O’Kane has reassured the Tykes faithful that the reunion deal for the midfielder is ‘still likely’ to be completed.