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Tykes line up Cranie

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Tuesday 14 August 2012 15:15, UK

Martin Cranie: In talks with Barnsley
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Sky Sports understands that Championship side Barnsley are lining up a deal for Martin Cranie.

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Free agent in talks with Tykes

Sky Sports understands that Championship side Barnsley are lining up a deal for Martin Cranie. The 25-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Coventry City at the end of last season. A number of clubs have shown an interest and he held talks with the likes of Middlesbrough and Leeds United. who he also trained with in pre-season. But now Cranie has linked up with Keith Hill's side and looks set to be handed a deal by the Tykes. Indeed it is believed Cranie could be signed in time to be available for Saturday's opening league match with Middlesbrough.

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