Barnsley CEO Dane Murphy reveals that Gerhard Struber has a buy-out clause

According to some reports, Struber has been identified by Red Bull's as a potential replacement for Chris Armas, who left his position as head coach earlier this month.

Murphy has stressed that the 42-year-old - who was the subject of previous interest from other clubs in the summer including Watford - remains happy at Oakwell, with the club aiming to add to his options with the addition of a couple of key players, including a centre forward, before the transfer deadline next month.

Murphy told The Yorkshire Post: "It is pretty cut & clear that in his contract, there is a buy-out clause. If it is met, it is up to Gerhard whether he'd like to go or not.

"But Gerhard has made it clear he wants to be coach of Barnsley Football Club this season.

"We want him as our coach & as of this moment, that's what he is and he's taking the game tomorrow and beyond.

"We are focused on the season and all the speculation and things that are brought out in the media and online, each of them wants to becomes a distraction.

"Definitely in this part of the season, whether it is players or head coaches or other members of staff, there can be speculation that they may be going somewhere and then online, it says it is 'definitely' happening.

"You just have to steer clear of it and be honest and open about it. Yes, there have been calls and discussions. But there's nothing concrete. He is our head coach."