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Report: Swansea City interested in Barnsley defender Marc Roberts

Barnsley's Marc Roberts and Ryan Williams celebrate after the game (Reuters)
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West Bromwich Albion, Burnley and Swansea City are reportedly interested in Barnsley defender Marc Roberts.

Swansea City are interested in signing Marc Roberts from Barnsley in the January transfer window, according to The Sun.

It has been reported by the British tabloid that the Welsh outfit are set to meet the defender’s £5 million asking price.

Burnley and West Bromwich Albion are also interested in the 26-year-old, according to the report, although it is has been claimed that the Premier League duo are happy to wait until the summer.

Barnsley's Marc Roberts and Ryan Williams celebrate after the game

Roberts has been on the books of Barnsley since 2014 and has established himself as an important player in the team.

The former Halifax Town defender has scored two goals and created 10 chances in 21 Championship appearances so far this season.

Hull City's Andrew Robertson in action with Barnsley's Marc Roberts

Swansea are 17th in the Premier League table at the moment with 18 points from 22 matches, just two points above the relegation zone.

Meanwhile, Barnsley currently find themselves seventh in the Championship table with 44 points from 28 matches, just a point behind Sheffield Wednesday, who are currently sixth in the standings and occupy the final playoff spot.