Report: Burnley to complete £3.5m signing of Barnsley defender Marc Roberts

A general view prior to the Barclays Premier League match between Burnley and Arsenal at Turf Moor on April 11, 2015
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Barnsley defender Marc Roberts is to complete a £3.5m move to Burnley in the coming days, according to reports.

Burnley have agreed a fee in the region of £3.5m for Barnsley defender Marc Roberts, according to reports.

The 26-year-old has impressed this season in the Championship having joined the South Yorkshire club from non-league side Halifax Town in 2015.

According to The Guardian, Clarets boss Sean Dyche needs cover for centre-backs Michael Keane and Ben Mee with Kevin Long out injured, and feels that Roberts has the ability to make the step up.

Barnsley-born Roberts, who began his career at Wakefield before spells at Worksop Town and Buxton, has 18 months left on his Tykes contract.

Kevin Long for Burnley on January 1, 2015
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