Barnsley FC transfer news: Wing-back the latest to depart Oakwell
Neil Farrugia has become the latest player to depart Barnsley in the winter transfer window.
He follows Jon Russell and Caylan Vickers in departing Oakwell during a window where coach Conor Houirhane will look to shuffle his pack.
Just two of Farrugia's 21 appearances this season have been League One starts, and he has made a permanent move to Scottish Premiership side Dundee United.
Farrugia joined in January 2025 under previous coach Darrly Clarke. Clarke played with wing-backs, whereas Hourihane favours back fours and wingers, instantly limiting the 26-year-old's prospects.
But the club made a point of "placing on record our thanks to Neil for his hard work and contribution during his time with the Reds."
The French-born player is a Republic of Ireland youth international after emigrating there at the age of seven.
His Tannadice contract runs until the summer of 2028.
Barnsley have made one signing to date, but hope to add to centre-back Eoghan O'Connell before the February 2 transfer deadline.