CLOSE NEWS: Derby County are close to complete the signing Liverpool midfielder after major Barnsley update
|Derby County path clear to sign former Liverpool midfielder after major Barnsley update.
Herbie Kane has been released by Barnsley just days after he was linked with a move to Derby County. The former Liverpool midfielder is one of five players who have been released, along with Nicky Cadden, Robbie Cundy, Devante Cole because I know and Jordan Williams.
Kane played an integral role as the Tykes reached the play-offs by registering nine goals from midfield and assisting in five others.
The 25-year-old had spoken of his desire to win promotion this season, and losing to Bolton in the play-offs has set his exit in stone. Derby will look to revamp their midfield this summer, particularly with Ma