Peterborough United have signed Town target Tyrone Barnett from Crawley for a fee in excess of £1 million. The Blues showed interest in the 26-year-old during the transfer window, although manager Paul Jewell denied making a bid.

Posh chairman Darragh MacAnthony says his club fought off plenty of opposition to make the signing: "I am absolutely delighted. We have stolen a march on at least six of our Championship rivals and I can understand why [Crawley manager] Steve Evans is so devastated to lose a key player at such an important stage of the season.'"

Barnett has joined Peterborough on an initial loan until the end of the season with the terms of a subsequent permanent deal agreed between the clubs.

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WorcesterBlue added 08:24 - Feb 22 Not bothered at £1m and we'd be better off looking at younger options e.g. Crewe (or pushing the boat out and bringing in certain ex-players! Defence does need sorting and now, if only as cover for the much improved Tommy and Damo.
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saffronblue added 08:51 - Feb 22 Chops for £1m or Barnett for in excess of £1m, hmmm tricky one. See Roy Keanes mum still spouting sh1te
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strikalite added 17:58 - Feb 22 I've not seen him play but he is getting some good reviews, Posh have got a good record when it comes to signing lower league players who are capable of making the step up....little puzzled why we didn't just take him on loan with a view to a move? That would make sense surely, we'd have little to lose and we could take a look at him..
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DaneITFC added 18:22 - Feb 22 Players like him have stepped up higher and have done well, so no doubt he cant do the same, his form shows he might be looking for a fair few goals but not prolific. Couldve been a good try but for that price rather not, besides were arent too bad for attacking, like most think, a CB would be better
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TractorTrog added 12:17 - Mar 2 Agree CB much more important right now!!!
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