Barnsley FC summer transfers: 'Impeccable' David McGoldrick switches to League One rivals Mansfield Town
BARNSLEY'S 2025-26 top-scorer David McGoldrick has moved to League One outfit Mansfield Town - with the 38-year-old signing a one-year deal.
The former Sheffield United striker, who excelled at Oakwell last term and notched 18 goals, had been in talks with the Reds about extending his stay into a second season - with his deal expiring at the end of 2025-26.
He linked up with former Derby County and Ireland team-mate Conor Hourihane last summer.
Speaking in April, McGoldrick said he remained open-minded over his Barnsley future - despite the news that Hourihane would be leaving at the end of the season.
But following discussions with the club, he has elected to move on, having had plenty of rival interest from other lower-division clubs.
He now joins up with former Barnsley team-mate Jon Russell at Mansfield.
Stags boss Nigel Clough said: "We’re absolutely thrilled to sign David who arrives at Mansfield Town with an impeccable track record at this level and above.
"The quality that he possesses in the final third was the main reason we pursued him.
“Our assessment at the end of the season was that we needed a little difference in the final third.
"With the permanent signing of Tyler Roberts, and now David McGoldrick, to add to Rhys (Oates) and Will (Evans), it gives us good options in attack.
"Our sincere thanks to the club’s owners, Mr & Mrs Radford, who have supported and sanctioned the signing, as well as to Stephen Quinn (part of the club’s backroom staff) who was instrumental in David joining us having played with him at Republic of Ireland.”