Barnsley boss Neill Collins has said Owen Dodgson could return from Burnley before the end of the transfer window.
Barnsley swooped to land the left-back last summer but he has now returned to his parent club.
Dodgson, 20, made 15 appearances for the Tykes in League One during the first half of the season.
Collins hasn’t ruled out returning for a second stint, according to the Barnsley Chronicle, and has stated:
“I would have been more than happy to keep Owen. He’s done really well. Burnley maybe wanted him to play more, that could or couldn’t happen.
“We have a lot of competition. It’s a possibility he could come back. Unfortunately, with the Burnley loans manager Charlie Adam taking the Fleetwood job, it has been difficult.”
Barnsley could bring back Burnley man
Dodgson would provide Barnsley additional competition and depth as they seek re-entry into the Championship.
However, due to competition from Callum Styles and Nicky Cadden, he was not assured a starting spot, and Burnley will want him to play every week to improve his development.
The defender was formerly signed by Manchester United before joining the Clarets in 2020. He has since appeared once for his current club’s first team.
Rochdale approached him during the 2022/23 season while they were still in the Football League, and he went on to play 18 games for them.
Burnley subsequently allowed him to join Barnsley last year, and despite his lack of playing time, Collins appears to like him.
Vincent Kompany’s team must decide what to do with him for the rest of the season and will be assessing their options.
Meanwhile, the Tykes return to action on January 13th against Bristol Rovers at home. They are currently in sixth place and, on goal difference, are in the play-offs.
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