Taylor Moore, a target for Barnsley and Wigan Athletic, is reportedly close to signing with Bristol Rovers, according a report from Football Insider.
The defender is expected to sign a three-year contract with Bristol Rovers. Under the direction of former Exeter City and Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor, they are getting ready for another season in League One and are actively seeking to add more players.

The 27-year-old Moore has played football for Valenciennes in Ligue 2 for the previous 12 months. He is currently leaving France, though, in favour of going back to England and starting over there.

According to Football Insider’s most recent report on his condition, the Gas have emerged victorious in the race for his signature and will show up for a medical evaluation before to his transition to the Memorial Ground. He reportedly had discussions about a move with Wycombe Wanderers, Barnsley, and Wigan Athletic, but he has now made up his mind.

Moore would be a wise signing if they can finalise a deal, as he will provide Bristol Rovers greater defensive depth and competitiveness.

When he was younger, the former England youth international was registered at West Ham’s academy.

Bristol Rovers, who want to have a successful campaign under Taylor, will be hoping he tightens up their defence.

Barnsley and Wigan Athletic will have to start exploring elsewhere for back-row reinforcements.

After Michael Duff left to join Huddersfield Town, the latter looked to former manager of Bristol Rovers, Walsall, Port Vale, and Cheltenham Town, Darrell Clarke, to take over.

In an attempt to bolster their defence, Pompey is keeping an eye on Jordan Williams, a right-back who played 51 games for the Tykes the previous season.

The right-back, who left Barnsley at the end of the season, has become a target for the Blues.

Prior to Friday’s opening of the summer transfer market, it is thought that the 24-year-old, who has previously spent two seasons in the Championship, is also of interest to Cardiff.

Williams spent six seasons with the Tykes, making 201 appearances and scoring nine goals. The Tykes were promoted from League One in 2018–19.

Additionally, he played against Pompey in both of the sides’ previous season encounters, notably the thrilling 3-2 triumph in April that brought the League One championship to Fratton Park.

As Barnsley’s captain the previous year, Williams made 51 appearances—all starts—and scored one goal in every League One match.

After Joe Rafferty left and the Blues decided not to pick up Zak Swanson’s option, right-back is a position they want to improve this summer.

Swanson may still be around since Pompey and the 23-year-old are currently negotiating the potential of Swanson signing a new contract to prolong his stay on the south coast.

However, Williams has the experience and leadership to fill the position as there isn’t a single contracted right-back available before the Championship return.

With 58 appearances in the Championship, the former Huddersfield player established himself as a stalwart of Oakwell after joining for an undisclosed transfer price in August 2018.

He was released, along with players including top scorer Devante Cole, Herbie Kane, and Nicky Cadden, after Barnsley’s play-off loss to Bolton in the League One semi-final.

After leaving Derby County, Conor Hourihane has completed his return to Barnsley and praised his feeling of being “home” again.

The Irishman signed a multi-year contract with the Tykes as a player/coach, and in two years he will take over as first-team coach. While at Derby, Hourihane was pursuing his coaching qualifications and had expressed his desire to transition into management and coaching for some time.

Although he was let go by Derby at the end of the previous year, he will be remembered for his leadership in leading the team to its first League One promotion in 17 years by finishing second.

“To start the next phase of my career here, at a club I have such a history with, is special to me and my family,” he said on the club’s official website. His transfer to Barnsley brings him back to the team that helped him land a major move to Aston Villa. I’m eager to return to Oakwell as a player and become a member of Darrell’s coaching team. I feel as though I’m at home.

Conor’s experience in the facility will be crucial, so it’s an exciting day for all of us’, said Tykes head coach Clarke.

Conor has played in over 600 games at every level, including the Premier League and Ireland’s international team. As a result, he has seen it all in the game, making him a fantastic coach and an invaluable mentor for our young team.

“This trade is made more sweeter by the fact that he will still be a player I can rely on. The hard work of pre-season planning is already well underway. As soon as we met last week, I knew this is someone I would be happy to have into my staff and into my squad.

“We are delighted to bring Conor home as he looks to continue on to the next phase of his phenomenal football career here at Oakwell,” stated Sporting Director Mladen Sormaz.Conor’s return exemplifies what Barnsley, as a town, takes pleasure in being: a place of possibilities. While it’s obvious from his performances with a team that won a promotion last season that Conor has a lot to offer on the pitch, it’s impressive that he wants to apply the same level of effort to his coaching career.

Few teams are lucky enough to have a senior player who has a stellar reputation for professionalism, devotion, and love of the game return to start a coaching career and still be able to make an impact as a member of the playing team. We are thrilled to reconnect with Conor and be a part of his ongoing adventure, as well as to welcome him back to our ardent fan base.

After joining Derby in the summer of 2022, Hourihane played nearly 100 games and scored 12 goals in the league for the team. He scored a pivotal late goal to help his team defeat Burton Albion 3-2 last season.