GOALKEEPER Murphy Cooper has signed for Barnsley FC on a season-long loan deal from QPR.

The 23-year-old spent last season on loan at Stevenage where he kept 16 clean sheets in 37 appearances.

He joined Wycombe Wanderers’ academy in 2010 and after two years in Buckinghamshire, he made the move to QPR.

In 2023, Cooper gained experience in League Two with a loan spell at Swindon Town, before stepping up to League One with Stevenage last season.

Sporting director Mladen Sormaz said: "We’re very pleased to bring Murphy to Barnsley for the upcoming season.

“He’s a talented young goalkeeper who’s already shown great maturity and consistency at this level.

"His performances at Stevenage last season demonstrated his potential, and we believe he’ll add real quality and competition to our goalkeeping department.

“We’re looking forward to seeing him develop further during his time at Oakwell.”

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Conor Hourihane added: "Murphy is a really promising young goalkeeper and we’re delighted to have him with us for the season ahead.

“He’s got good experience at this level already and comes into a strong goalkeeping group, which will push each other every day.

"We’re looking forward to working with him and helping him continue his development here at Oakwell.”

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The new signing said: "I'm delighted to be here.

"As soon as I knew it was an option and Barnsley were interested, I was itching to get on board.

“I'm delighted to be here for the season.

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"I'm looking forward to meeting all the lads today and looking forward to the season ahead.”