Reds swoop for Spireites striker

Barnsley have made an offer for Chesterfield striker Jamie Ward, reports BBC Radio Sheffield.

The 22-year-old is out of contract in the summer and has scored 16 goals already this season alerting him to a number of Championship sides.

The Spireites are currently considering the offer along with two other bids also from Championship clubs.

Barnsley are looking for a striker to replace Iain Hume who is out with a fractured skull.

The Reds have given Chesterfield a deadline to accept their bid and expect an answer in the next few days.