Barnsley FC boss Daniel Stendel hints at Reds' exits - and it's all a question of style

And he does not necessarily mean Reyes Cleary, either.

Speculation over the winger's future continues apace. Speaking on Thursday afternoon, the Reds chief confirmed that he is not aware of any renewed bids for Cleary amid fresh links regarding interest from Bristol City.

Given his well-publicised playing style make-over at the club, the German did admit that some contracted players - certainly not Cleary - have yet to convince him that they can fit into his intense, gegenpressing ethos.

Georgie Gent is one player widely expected to move out and was not involved in last weekend's EFL Cup tie alongside Kelechi Nwakali.

Jack Shepherd and Corey O'Keeffe were also unused substitutes on a day when the Reds - who had several injury absentees - fielded a very young line-up.

Stendel said: "I can only say what my impressions are from the pre-season and friendly games and also from the first cup game and then have everybody (players) decide what they want.

"Do you want to work hard to change my mind or do you want to leave? This is not my decision.

"I think we give everybody in the club a chance from the first training day to show us they can improve and play the style we want to play and have the right mentality to do it.

"It's also a big thing for me that I like to work with players that work hard in training and give everything to improve and to win games and help the team, not only yourself."

Stendel has made it clear that he wants to bring in more players who fit into his playing style.

He currently believes Barnsley do not have enough to cope with his high demands.

Up front, the issue is chiefly about numbers, as it stands, with loan signing Makenzie Kirk being the club's only fit and available recognised centre forward ahead of Saturday's League One opener at home to Bromley.

Rogan Ravenhill will start in goal, with Cieran Slicker expected to be sidelined for the 'next couple of games', according to Stendel, who has not ruled out Mael de Gevigney's prospects of returning.

The game comes too soon for Clayton Taylor, even though he returned to training on Monday, while Leo Farrell is a week away.

Meanwhile, Stendel revealed that Vimal Yoganathan is likely to be out for 'a long time' after sustaining a leg injury in pre-season.

Young defender Isaac Smith, a summer signing, is also unavailable for 'some weeks' with an ankle issue.

On the need for reinforcements, Stendel, keen to bring in another left-back option alongside forward recruits, added: "Everybody in the club knows that we have to make some more signings.

"It doesn't matter I'm not so patient at this time. I have to be patient and trust that the club will sign the right player in the next days.

"Everybody would say sooner is better than later. I'm the same, but I think in every club you need a little bit of time."