Peter Ridsdale's connections at Leeds may also open the door to possible loan deals between the clubs.
"Peter Reid has spoken to the manager and said he is willing to assist," revealed Ridsdale to the Yorkshire Post. "That is also a view that Peter Reid confirmed to me at a recent England international. However, we are not just talking to Leeds in isolation."
Meanwhile, Ridsdale's takeover at Barnsley may take another few weeks due to red tape and the mechanics of the legal system.