
Barnsley director Don Rowing has pledged to back Keith Hill in his summer recruitment drive following the departure of six players.
Barnsley have completed the permanent signing of defender Lee Collins from Port Vale.
Barnsley have handed four more second-year academy players professional contracts.
Danny Rose and John Stones are looking to establish themselves in Keith Hill's first-team plans after making their breakthroughs this season.
Barnsley defender Stephen Foster has accepted a new contract offer, while the club have offered new deals to Jacob Butterfield and Jim O'Brien.