Darrell Clarke would 'like to think' Barnsley will bring in a new player by the end of this week.

The Reds are hunting strikers, hoping to bring up to three in before the deadline on August 30.

Clarke said: "I’d like to think we will definitely get one in before the weekend."

Meanwhile, Kelechi Nwakali was due to start training with Barnsley today after his visa came through, but could still be weeks away from his debut.

The Nigerian midfielder signed earlier this month from Portuguese club Chaves but has not had a full pre-season. Head coach Darrell Clarke said: “He’s been ticking over with gym work and basic stuff.

“It will be a week or two of catching up. He hasn’t had a pre-season. It’s been frustrating but we’ll see how his fitness levels go and how he progresses.”

Corey O’Keeffe was sent off in midweek in the EFL Trophy for an elbow.

Clarke said: “I will have a chat with Corey. It’s not acceptable. He’s a model professional and it was uncharacteristic.

“I will deal with it in house. Discipline is very important. We can’t be losing players to suspensions. He knows better. He’s still finding his game a little but that will come.”

Josh Benson is back in contention after playing 45 minutes in midweek while the Reds are reviewing Max Watters’ tight hamstring.