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Burnley’s Lafferty to join Sheffield United permanently

Burnley's Daniel Lafferty (L) and Leicester City's Ben Marshall in action (Reuters)
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HITC Sport understands Sheffield United to sign loan star on permanent deal.

Burnley defender Daniel Lafferty is poised to join Sheffield United on a permanent basis after impressing on loan, HITC Sport understands from sources close to the club.

Picture Supplied by Action ImagesDaniel Lafferty in action for Northern Ireland

Lafferty joined Sheffield United on a season-long loan at the start of the campaign and he has quickly established himself at Bramall Lane.

The left-back has made 21 appearances for Sheffield United since his loan arrival and played a key role in helping them to the top of League One as they look to win promotion back to the Championship.

Burnley's Daniel Lafferty (L) and Leicester City's Ben Marshall in actionDaniel Lafferty in action for Burnley

Laffery is well down the pecking order at Burnley and had two loan spells out at Oldham Athletic last season.

The former Celtic trainee has played only 45 games for Burnley since joining the club from Derry City in January 2012.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche is happy to let Lafferty move on as he does not figure in his long-term plans at Turf Moor.

Northern Ireland international Lafferty is out of contract at Burnley at the end of the season and the club are willing to sell him for a nominal fee.