Report: Barnsley table 'substantial bid' to Coventry for ex-Portsmouth favourite Conor Chaplin
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The Tykes have renewed their interest in the Blues academy graduate, according to Coventry Live.
Chaplin left Fratton Park for the Ricoh Arena last summer for £500,000.
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Barnsley were also keen on Chaplin but he opted for a switch to Mark Robins’ side.
Former assistant coach, Andreas Winkler, confirmed the Tykes’ interest last year.
He said: ‘We wanted to sign Conor Chaplin here in Barnsley but now he is at Coventry.
‘He was very close to coming to us.’
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Hide AdCoventry Live say reports in south Yorkshire claim Barnsley, who were promoted into the Championship last campaign, have tabled a £700,000 bid.
Chaplin netted eight goals in 33 appearances as the Sky Blues finished eighth in League One.
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