Barnsley FC and Rotherham United-linked Harry Ashfield seals move from Wrexham to Peterborough United
A deadline day move was made by a Barnsley and Rotherham United-linked midfielder
Barnsley and Rotherham United were both linked with midfielder Harry Ashfield - but Peterborough United have won the race for the midfielder’s signature.
The 20-year-old is a product of Wrexham’s academy and was tipped to depart the Championship club having found opportunities limited.
He had ended last season on loan at Cheltenham Town and there was talk of interest from third-tier Barnsley and fourth-tier Rotherham.
Harry Ashfield makes deadline day move
Ashfield did seal a permanent move away from Wrexham on deadline day but did not pitch up in Yorkshire,.
He instead linked up with Peterborough United, signing for an undisclosed fee and penning a three-year deal containing a 12-month extension option.
After putting pen to paper, the Wales Under-21s international said: “It has been a crazy 24 hours and I am delighted it is over the line. The way that the club is run and how they view young players, I am absolutely delighted to be here.
“This club gives young players opportunity, I can't wait to get started and to show the fans what I am about. I spoke to a few of the players that have played here before like Jack Marriott about the club and they were really positive so now it is about looking forward to getting on the training pitch with the lads.”
Barnsley and Rotherham United’s late summer transfer window deals
Barnsley did not end the summer transfer window with a flurry of signings but managed to keep hold of coveted winger Reyes Cleary.
Rotherham, meanwhile, swooped late to make two temporary additions to their squad. Alex Bruce saw his attack bolstered by the loan additions of Klaidi Lolos and George Sebine from Peterborough and Huddersfield Town respectively.