Southend United have tabled a six-figure bid for Barnsley striker Paul Hayes.

The Shrimpers, who also made a £100,000 offer for the forward during the summer, are desperate to bolster their strikeforce and are keen to recruit the 23-year-old as they strive to avoid relegation.

Hayes is interested in the move which would see the former Bromfords School pupil return to his Wickford roots.