Hill Hoping For Norwood Deal

Last updated : 26 June 2012 By Alastair Limb (tykesmad)

Barnsley boss Keith Hill has told BBC Radio Sheffield that he is still optimistic about signing Manchester United midfielder Oliver Norwood.

The 21-year-old central midfielder spent time on loan with Coventry and Scunthorpe last season and impressed in those two spells.

He has been on Barnsley's radar since the beginning of pre-season and the Reds have already had two bids turned down by Sir Alex.

Hill told a reporter from the BBC station:

"We're optimistic but we need to make sure we strike a financial balance,"

"He represents good value for money. He can be creative, he can score goals and he can play in a two-man midfield."

Hill also tried to clear up the situation surrounding out-of-contract skipper Jacob Butterfield:

"I've had some positive discussions with Jacob,"

"We have to be patient and wait for him to make his decision. If I were him I'd be worried that I didn't have my future sorted at this point.

"I believe he is still open to staying with us but I am led to believe there are a number of Premier League teams after him. If there are, I would have expected them to have made a move by now."