Mowatt, 25, has featured in as many as 24 appearances for Barnsley in the Championship so far this season and has impressed with some eye-catching displays that have seen him score four goals already. He is currently one of the best central midfielders in the division and his delay in signing a new deal with Barnsley has seen other clubs circle him as they look to pounce on the situation.

Earlier this month, reports emerged that two unnamed Championship clubs were eyeing a transfer for Mowatt and reportedly engaged in a bidding war for the midfielder. The reports then claimed that at least two bids were already put on the table but that the club’s bosses turned down the offers immediately.

Now, Millwall have reportedly joined the race to snap up Mowatt from Barnsley after they made inquiries and asked if the player was up for sale. Again, their advancements were rejected, and they have not made any more offers since then. Transfer expert Doug O’Kane, who provides transfer updates and other news concerning Barnsley via the Barnsley Chronicles recently revealed that head coach Valérien is insisting that he is remaining calm on the situation and is very comfortable.

According to O’Kane, the Barnsley manager also said that he has a good feeling and is sure Mowatt will remain at the club beyond the current transfer window.

Mowatt, 25, has featured in as many as 24 appearances for Barnsley in the Championship so far this season and has impressed with some eye-catching displays that have seen him score four goals already. He is currently one of the best central midfielders in the division and his delay in signing a new deal with Barnsley has seen other clubs circle him as they look to pounce on the situation.Earlier this month, reports emerged that two unnamed Championship clubs were eyeing a transfer for Mowatt and reportedly engaged in a bidding war for the midfielder. The reports then claimed that at least two bids were already put on the table but that the club’s bosses turned down the offers immediately.

Now, Millwall have reportedly joined the race to snap up Mowatt from Barnsley after they made inquiries and asked if the player was up for sale. Again, their advancements were rejected, and they have not made any more offers since then. Transfer expert Doug O’Kane, who provides transfer updates and other news concerning Barnsley via the Barnsley Chronicles recently revealed that head coach Valérien is insisting that he is remaining calm on the situation and is very comfortable.

According to O’Kane, the Barnsley manager also said that he has a good feeling and is sure Mowatt will remain at the club beyond the current transfer window.

The 33-year-old returned to his former ground with Barnsley. Many expected him to suffer a defeat, which would have been the club’s first in five matches. This was after the club put together an amazing winning run starting from the 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra towards the end of February. Since the victory, the team has conceded just one goal, which came against Oldham, and have been imperious otherwise. This excellent run of form has seen them move into the play-off places with nine matches left in the season.

Barnsley have suddenly become favourites for a play-off finish due to this good form. It is often said that only teams with momentum can make it into the final stages of play-offs and even get promoted to the next division. If this rule holds true, Barnsley are the best placed in this division. Johnson accepted that the Oldham fans were mixed in their response and this was understandable. However, he admitted that it was always going to be difficult for him returning to one of his previous clubs. Johnson was at the club for two years before joining Barnsley.

“It was tough coming back, to be honest. Winning is what it’s all about and this is a fantastic result, but it was very raw and I just tried to be as professional as I could. The reception was mixed, if I’m being generous, but I understand and I don’t hold that against anyone. I had two fantastic years here at Oldham and people don’t know the full story about me leaving, but for me it’s a new club and a new beginning. The game was passionate and charged,” said Johnson.

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