Barnsley FC, Bolton Wanderers, Oxford United, Aberdeen and Plymouth Argyle 'tracking' Bromley's Omar Sowunmi
Barnsley, Aberdeen and Bolton Wanderers are reportedly among the clubs tracking Bromley star Omar Sowunmi.
The 30-year-old has been among the standout centre-backs in League Two this season, helping Bromley enjoy a remarkable rise to the summit.
A mobile figure, he has displayed his penchant for popping up at the other end of the pitch by weighing in with six goals.
However, it appears Bromley could face a battle to hold on to the experienced defender.
Barnsley ‘tracking’ defender
According to Football Insider’s Pete O’Rourke, Sowunmi is being monitored by a raft of League One clubs.
Barnsley are thought to be among them and Scottish outfit Aberdeen have also been named as admirers.
Posting on X, O’Rourke said: “Aberdeen, Oxford United, Bolton, Barnsley and Plymouth are among a number of clubs tracking Bromley defender Omar Sowunmi.”
Omar Sowunmi’s future
Sowunmi’s future may well be decided by Bromley’s fate, as promotion could enable the Ravens to retain his services.
They will most likely be determined to do so given how influential he has been at Hayes Lane.
Sowunmi is in second spell at Bromley, having initially worn the club’s colours between 2021 and 2023.
He returned in 2024 after a season at Sutton United and has since taken his Bromley appearance tally to 145.
A big summer ahead at Barnsley
It could be a big summer at Oakwell, where a promotion push in League One has struggled to gather pace.
The Reds do have games in hand, although are currently occupying 13th place in the table.
Last week, before his side’s battle with Exeter City, head coach Conor Hourihane issued a rather blunt message regarding the need for improvement at the club.
He said: "I said to the group again after the game it's hard work to win any game of football. It's even harder work to win week after week.
"Some people know that in the dressing room, some people are unaware of that because they're at a different stage of their careers.
"It's my role to keep pushing that in their faces and hopefully the penny will drop for a couple to realise what it actually takes – real professionalism, standards, dedication. It doesn't happen by chance.”