A SportsBoom report at the end of March stated that West Bromwich Albion are interested in a summer deal to sign Barnsley forward Reyes Cleary. The report claimed that the League One outfit values the 22-year-old attacker at £3m. The valuation is 12 months on from him signing on a free transfer from West Brom's academy. Cleary came up through the youth ranks with the club, scoring 57 goals in 68 combined U21 and U18 matches, but he was only given seven first-team appearances. His lack of chances at senior level caused him to move to Barnsley. In his first season with Barnsley, the English forward had five goals and 15 assists. West Brom could face competition from Birmingham and Sheffield United for his signature.

West Bromwich Albion are among several clubs reported to be interested in Barnsley's 21-year-old English forward, Reyes Cleary. A report from Sports Boom indicates that Sheffield United, Blackburn Rovers, and Bristol City are also interested in a summer move for the player. The same report suggests the League One club is willing to sell Cleary at the end of the season and hopes to receive a £3m fee. The report also mentions that the player scored a goal from 60 yards against Bradford City earlier this season. Cleary joined Barnsley in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2028. He has 6 goals and 12 assists in 33 League One appearances in the 2025/2026 season and has been capped twice for the England U19 team. The asking price for the player has varied. Reports in February 2026 quoted a figure as high as £8 million. In January 2026, Blackburn Rovers reportedly had multiple bids rejected, including one valued at up to £1.5 million. His current Transfermarkt market value is €150k.