Dan Barlaser set to join Rotherham United, confirms Steve Bruce
Barlaser, a long-time target of Millers manager Paul Warne since his successful loan spell last season, was left out of the Magpies squad for Wednesday evening's Carabao Cup tie at Newport County - prompting suggestions that he could be on the move to Rotherham.
The clubs have now agreed a deal and according to reports in the north east, Newcastle will have a significant resale clause and the Magpies could earn 50 per cent of any future fee if he impressed with Rotherham.
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Hide AdConfirming that the 23-year-old north-easterner is now poised to return to South Yorkshire, Bruce - speaking after his side's penalty shoot-out win in South Wales, said: "There is something imminent towards Rotherham. I wish him the best of luck, I hope it goes well.
"He needs to go and play football. It would be wrong for me to put him back with the academy now.”
"I didn't want to stand in his way. There is a deal to be done."
Warne had been awaiting developments regarding key midfielder target Barlaser for several months, having publicly stated his desire to bring him back to the club.
Bruce has now finally made his decision regarding Barlaser, who had a year left on his existing deal on Tyneside.
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