Unexpectedly, it wouldn’t be shocking if Cardiff and Huddersfield showed renewed interest in the Barnsley player this summer. However…

It would be no surprise to see Cardiff and Huddersfield re-ignite interest in Barnsley man this summer:

The recent form of Devante Cole at Barnsley could reignite interest from Cardiff City and Huddersfield for the summer

Devante Cole’s 17 goals have elevated Barnsley’s position in League One.

Cole’s impressive performances have attracted interest from EFL clubs.

Cardiff and Huddersfield may look to sign Cole for the Championship next season.

Devante Cole has proven Barnsley right for taking the chance on him, as he continues to impress with his goalscoring form at Oakwell Stadium.

The former Manchester United youngster’s performances are a big reason why Barnsley are challenging for promotion in League One, and currently sit fourth place in the table.

Neill Collins has built on last season’s top six finish and continued the work done by previous manager Michael Duff, before he left for Swansea City last summer.

Cole has proven his talent under both managers, and has grown into one of the top strikers in League One and attracted interest from a number of EFL clubs.

Cole has impressed this season at Barnsley

Now in his third year at Barnsley, Cole has proven himself to be a top striker at League One level.

Cole joined Barnsley in 2021 from Motherwell, signing a three-year-deal with the club on the back of an 11-goal season with the Steelmen. While his first season with the club was disappointing, scoring just once in 24 games in a season that saw Barnsley relegated to League One, he quickly found his form in the two years following.

While his 15 goal haul last season was impressive, Cole has outdone himself this year with 17 goals in 32 matches so far in the league. This is the most goals he has scored in a season during his career, which is unusual for a player of 28-years-old to find his form so late.

Cole’s 17 goals puts him top of the League One scoring charts, with his 0.57 goals per 90 minutes also the highest in the division. He has outscored his expected goals by nearly five goals, although his three assists and poor passing stats show that he is not a creative forward, and simply there to score goals.