“A gamble worth taking” – Barnsley set their sights on Ipswich Town player: The verdict

This article is part of Football League World’s ‘The Verdict’ series, which provides personal opinions from the FLW writers regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…

Barnsley are interested in a summer move for Ipswich Town forward Tyreece Simpson, as per a report from TWTD.

The 20-year-old, who is set to depart Portman Road in the summer, enjoyed a productive loan spell with Swindon Town near the start of the campaign.

Simpson netted nine times in 25 appearances for the League Two club, proving to be a danger man for the Robins.

Since arriving back at the League One club in January, Simpson has struggled for first-team minutes.

Three of our writers here at FLW have shared their thoughts regarding Barnsley’s interest in the young forward…

Ben Wignall 

From what he produced in the first half of the season at Swindon Town, Simpson is clearly a forward who has a lot of potential to improve.

11 goals in his first half-season as a regular starter for an EFL club is very good and Simpson has all the attributes to be feared at a higher level.

He is strong but also quick for his size and he definitely deserves a chance at another League One club if he wants to leave Ipswich.

There’s no guarantee that he’d be a starter though at the Tykes, with Carlton Morris and Cauley Woodrow being two solid options for the third tier – if they both remain at the club.

For the potential and upside Simpson has though, it’s a deal worth considering for Barnsley.

Simmey Hannifin-Donaldson

Tyreece Simpson could be a gamble worth taking for Barnsley this summer.

Following their relegation, the club will be looking to build a squad capable of bouncing straight back up to the Championship and Tyreece