Queens Park Rangers midfielder Sean Goss is being lined up for a loan move this January in a bid to get more time on the pitch to prove his worth.

The former Manchester United man had a successful spell with Scottish giants Rangers last season, but hasn't been able to turn that into regular game time at Loftus Road.

He's not played in the Championship since April 2017 and, despite suffering a back injury recently, is now fit and raring to go.

He is thought to have rejected some loan moves prior to joining Rangers, but one switch that would be of mutual benefit would be into League One to join Barnsley.

Daniel Stendel is creating a Tykes side that works hard, presses high and plays the ball on the deck. They're looking to be a dominant force in League One this season, tucking in behind the pace setters but seemingly waiting for an opportunity to put a run together and challenge for a top two spot.

They're laden with talent at present, be it Liam Lindsay and Ethan Pinnock at the back, Brad Potts out wide or Kieffer Moore up front. Even losing Tom Bradshaw early on didn't dampen their spirits.

Goss would do well to seek out a move to Oakwell for a number of reasons. From his point of view he'd be joining a side used to winning at a level where he could play his best football. It might be lower than he's played previously, but as Josh Maja is proving it is a division where genuinely talented young players can thrive.

There's no doubt he needs regular football and one suspects that it might be a way to put himself in the shop window. Joining a struggling Championship club wouldn't be a wise move, it is hard to shine when things are going badly all around, but in a team that is winning, there are possibilities.

Barnsley have been playing a flat 4-4-2, with central midfielders who not only look to offer protection at the back, but also get forward where possible. Goss has been likened to Michael Carrick, the hard-working central midfielder with a tackle and a pass as and when they're required.

Alongside a talented player such as Cameron McGeehan or George Moncur, he would offer protection and allow them to showcase their talents.

The move makes sense on many levels, there's a hint of the Nick Powell about Goss' situation. He's dropped out of the United team and is now looking to put his experiences to positive work and thrive. Powell bounced back from his release and there's no reason why, with the right club, Goss can't do the same.