Avoid any kneejerk decision on Burnley transfer, Vincent Kompany warns..

Out of favour at Burnley, the right-back made the move to Elland Road in the January transfer window, and whilst his minutes have been limited, his impact has been impressive.

Despite starting just once since he arrived at Leeds, Roberts has already accrued a goal and an assist, proving his worth from the bench when Daniel Farke’s side have been in search of a goal; his professionalism and sense of humour have also proved to be popular.

Despite Roberts’ recent struggles with injuries, Farke has labelled him a “important” member of the team as the Whites go closer to the season’s end. Roberts is a Wales international.

Leeds is now third in the race for automatic promotion after their loss to Coventry City on Saturday. They must be prepared to take advantage of any mistakes made by Ipswich Town or Leicester City.

Roberts is a dangerous goal threat from full back and offers lots of defensive cover. In the second half, as Leeds attempted to find a way back into the match against the Sky Blues, his comeback over the weekend also allowed teenager Archie Grey to shift into midfield, where the 18-year-old is most at ease.

Roberts was an integral part of Vincent Kompany’s team that helped Burnley win promotion the previous season, but he found it difficult to adjust to life in the Premier League as the Clarets only triumphed once in their first nine games. Roberts is a top-tier player, no doubt about it, but he’s not a sure thing for any team searching for a reliable right-back at that level.

It’s possible to argue that Roberts has found his level now that he’s back in the Championship, so Leeds should be cautious about signing him to a long-term contract if they win promotion.

Although Gray’s return to the team will be welcomed since it allows him to play in his more natural midfield position, Leeds’ performance won’t be significantly affected.

Leeds has only suffered a single defeat since Roberts joined the team. However, the 28-year-old won’t be recognised for having made a significant contribution to the team’s improvement in form because he has only started one game in that time—a 1-0 victory against Stoke City at home—and Farke has been able to make up for his absence in recent weeks.