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Brazilian defender Dennis Souza has become Barnsley's ninth signing of the summer.

Souza has been on trial with the Championship club and has featured in three pre-season friendlies.

His performances have been strong enough to warrant a two-year contract with Barnsley after spending last season with Charleroi in Belgium.

The 26-year-old has played for several clubs in Belgium and Tykes boss Simon Davey is happy with the latest addition to his squad.

"After watching Dennis in Belgium, we invited him over for pre-season and he has impressed in his short time with us," Davey told the club's official website.

"We are delighted that we have been able to complete the deal and look forward to working with him for the next two seasons."

Subject to receiving international clearance, Souza could make his debut for Barnsley against Coventry City on 11th August.

Source: Skysports

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Carling Cup 1rst round:

Barnsley 2 - 1 Darlington
B: Ferenczi 65, Reid P 77 D: Wright 70

Barnsley:
Robert Kozluk *
Paul Mark Reid
Lewin Nyatanga
Rohan Ricketts
Brian Howard
Andy Johnson **
Kayode Odejayi
Heinz Muller
Miguel Mostto ***
Dominik Werling
Dennis Souza

Subs:
Grant McCann (82) *
Sam Togwell (68) **
Istvan Ferenczi (63) ***

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Barnsley have signed former Denmark Under 21 international Kim Christensen for an undisclosed fee. The striker has agreed a two-year contract at Oakwell and arrives from Danish club OB Odense.

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Barnsley have signed Everton midfielder Anderson de Silva and Burnley defender Stephen Foster. Foster has inked a two-year deal at Oakwell after Barnsley agreed an undisclosed fee with Burnley for the 26-year-old. Brazilian midfielder De Silva arrives at the Championship club on a month's loan with the option to extend it.

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Barnsley v Plymouth match preview

Barnsley will have two new faces in their starting line-up following their midweek signings of Anderson de Silva on loan from Everton and Steve Foster from Burnley.

Tykes captain Paul Reid is suspended and manager Simon Davey must decide whether to stick with new goalkeeper Heinz Muller or recall Nick Colgan.

Sylvan Ebanks-Blake is pushing for a starting role up front having scored after coming on as a substitute in Plymouth's games against Hull and Ipswich.

Midfielder Paul Wotton (knee) and Bojan Djordic (heel) have made comebacks for the reserves but are still short of match fitness.

Skysports

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Barnsley have secured Southend winger Jamal Campbell-Ryce on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

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Barnsley's Istvan Ferenczi has revealed that he had painkilling injections during Saturday's 2-0 loss to West Bromwich Albion. The striker, who agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal at Oakwell in January, managed 50 minutes before being forced off through injury.

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Barnsley defender Bobby Hassell faces another month on the sidelines after having surgery on a troublesome left knee. The 27-year-old full-back has not started a game for the Tykes this season and was complaining of pain in his knee. The club's head physio Richard Kay confirmed the player's lay-off on Barnsley's official website.

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Barnsley v Scunthorpe preview

Lewin Nyatanga is doubtful for Barnsley with a back injury but Marciano van Homoet is in line for his Championship debut after recovering from a broken hand.

Skipper Paul Reid is available after suspension but may have to settle for a place on the bench.

Northern Ireland international Martin Paterson has shaken off a hamstring problem and is expected to start for Scunthorpe at Oakwell.

However, Cliff Byrne is suspended after being sent off against Sheffield United, and Izzy Iriekpen is still out with a hamstring problem.

Skysports

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Barnsley - Scunthorpe 2-0

1-0 45 min. Williams [og]
2-0 65 min. Odejayi

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Barnsley boss Simon Davey is calling on his friend David Moyes to let him keep midfielder Anderson De Silva at Oakwell. The Brazilian, 25, has completed a month-long stint in South Yorkshire and has returned to Everton - who he is yet to start a match for. Now Barnsley chief Davey is hoping his former Preston team-mate Moyes will let him keep De Silva.

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Simon Davey has revealed his pleasure at extending Anderson De Silva's loan deal by another month. The Brazilian midfielder is on loan from Everton and has made five appearances for Barnsley since joining in August.

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Barnsley midfielder Dwayne Mattis has joined League One side Walsall on a one-month loan. The 26-year-old will go straight into the squad to face Hartlepool United on Saturday.

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Barnsley v Cardiff match preview

German full-back Dominik Werling is suspended for Barnsley after being sent off in the victory over Southampton last week, but Rob Kozluk has shaken off a groin injury and is expected to play.

Simon Davey may once again decide to leave captain Paul Reid out of his starting line-up as Barnsley aim to push into the top six.

Kevin McNaughton is hoping to be passed fit for Cardiff after suffering a hamstring problem in midweek, while Steve Thompson is also available after recovering from illness.

Darren Purse is back in training after knee surgery, but Riccardo Scimeca is to have another operation after suffering a setback to his recovery from a groin complaint.

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Barnsley 1 Cardiff City 1

The experienced partnership of Robbie Fowler and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink continues to bear fruit for Cardiff, with the veteran Dutchman opening the scoring at Oakwell (73), only for Brian Howard to level for the home side with a late header.