Slovenian international defender Suad Filekovic has done enough to impress Reds boss Mark Robins and will sign a contract at Oakwell next week.
The 31 year old who has 14 caps has been training at Oakwell this week and is a free agent. He has impressed during his time at the club and Robins will conclude the deal early next week to give him his third signing since taking over the club last week.
Robins told www.barnsleyfc.co.uk:
"The deal has been set up by Simon Hunt, a well respected scout, who recommended the player to me. Suad has come in and impressed training with the squad this week.
"He will sign for us until January and we will have all the paperwork finalised, sealed and concluded early next week.
"He is an international defender who will bring stature and experience to our squad".