“He might leave” – Barnsley fan pundit makes admission about Callum Styles’ future

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Barnsley’s hopes of achieving survival in the Championship suffered a massive blow at the weekend as they lost further ground on Reading.

Whilst the Tykes were unable to prevent Coventry City from scoring a late winner in their showdown, the Royals managed to seal a 3-2 victory over Preston North End.

As a result of this triumph, Reading moved nine points clear of Barnsley in the second-tier standings.

Although there are still plenty of games left to be played this season, Poya Asbaghi’s side will need to pick up victories on a regular basis if they are to have any chance of avoiding relegation to the third-tier.

Barnsley’s current squad is likely to be altered significantly in the upcoming transfer window if they do drop down to League One.

One of the individuals who could potentially move on to pastures new is Callum Styles who has previously linked with a move to Celtic in December.

After providing eight direct goal contributions in the Championship last season, Styles has failed to reach the same heights during the current campaign as he has only scored once in 32 appearances for the Tykes.

Set to enter the final year of his contract this summer, the 21-year-old could be sold by Barnsley if interest emerges from elsewhere.

Making reference to Styles, FLW’s Barnsley Fan Pundit Joe Beardsall has admitted that he believes that the midfielder might leave the club later this year despite the fact that he has struggled for consistency this season.

Speaking to FLW, Beardsall said: “Do I expect Callum Styles