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Barnsley want to speak to St Mirren gaffer Jack Ross about becoming their new manager.

Record Sport understands the English Championship club will make an approach for the Buddies boss in the next 48 hours.

The Tykes are hunting a replacement for Paul Heckingbottom who left Oakwell this week to take over at Leeds.

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And Ross is now on a list of potential candidates for the Barnsley job.

The 41-year-old has been a revelation in Paisley and has guided them to the top of the Championship table.

Saints are heading for promotion to the Premiership, sitting 14 points clear of nearest rivals Livingston and Dundee United. But Ross might have a huge decision to make if St Mirren grant Barnsley permission to speak to their gaffer.

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The 41-year-old only took charge of Saints in October 2016 after starting his managerial career at Alloa.

Barnsley already have three Scots in their playing squad – ex-St Mirren midfielder Stevie Mallan, former Partick Thistle defender Liam Lindsay and on-loan Swansea striker Oli McBurnie.

And now the Yorkshire club, who are 22nd in the Championship, want Ross to steer them clear of relegation.