Source: SKY_Sports
Pilgrims starlet to stay put
Plymouth starlet Ashley Barnes is set to shun a move to the Premier League and sign a new contract with the club, skysports.com understands.[LNB] The 19-year-old forward was signed by The Pilgrims from non-league Paulton Rovers in 2007.[LNB]He began this season on loan at Eastbourne Borough, but he returned to the club in January and he has now forced his way into the first team.[LNB]With a string of impressive performances under his belt, a host of top-flight clubs are now showing an interest including Everton, Wigan and newly-promoted Birmingham City.[LNB]Plymouth have been desperately trying to get Barnes signed up to a longer deal and he is now set to put pen-to-paper for the South Coast club.[LNB]Barnes will now sign a two-and-half-year deal after he helped Plymouth stay in the Championship.[LNB]Barnes is a also a youth international with Austria - who he qualifies for through his grandmother. He was spotted by the Austrian FA during a pre-season tour last year.[LNB]
