By Liam McMullen
November 20 2008

Former Rovers defender Ryan Taylor is reportedly being pursued by a number of Clubs ahead of the January transfer window which is around five weeks away from opening once more. Tranmere will be entitled to a much needed cash injection if Taylor moves on.

Former Tranmere favorite Ryan Taylor was last week linked with a loan move to Derby County after Steve Bruce cleared the way for him to do so and rumours were also flying around  that QPR were set to bid around 750k for his services in January.

Just a week later though, shortly after scoring a screamer against Newcastle United last Saturday afternoon, the Sun newspaper are claiming that the former Tranmere star is being tracked by Merseyside neighbours Everton and arch rivals Bolton.

Taylor has made 46 appearances for Wigan scoring five times, with four of those goals coming against Newcastle.  However since moving to the Latics from Rovers most of his time has been spent off the pitch due to injuries.

Ryan Taylor Celebrates his Opener against Newcastle on Saturday

In late 2007 Taylor came back into the Wigan first team and performed excellently, leading new Manager Steve Bruce to hail him as the new David Beckham.

During his time at Rovers, Taylor made 98 appearances for the Whites scoring 14 times, an impressive tally for a right back.

Meanwhile former Tranmere loanee Alex Bruce has also been making the headlines lately as Italian Giants Fiorentina are tracking the Irish International but are also facing competition from Genoa and Napoli.

Ex-Rovers striker Iain Hume returned home from hospital this week after his injury in a recent game for Barnsley against Sheffield United which left him with a fractured skull.

Total Tranmere wish Iain all the best for his recovery.

Toffees Chase Former Tranmere Ace

Discussion started by Total Tranmere (IP Logged), 20/11/2008 18:13

Total Tranmere
20/11/2008 18:13

Toffees Chase Former Tranmere Ace

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TT Admin
20/11/2008 19:16

Cheers for that Liam!

I also heard that Liverpool have their eye him too!

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liam_trfc_06
21/11/2008 17:45

No props mate.

There is a mistake underneath the picture as it says :

Quote:

Ryan Taylor Celebrates his Opener for Newcastle on Saturday

Shouldnt it say for Wigan

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TT Admin
21/11/2008 17:47

Should say against Newcastle lol - thanks for that mate!

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liam_trfc_06
23/11/2008 13:53

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Dave Brilley
25/11/2008 00:57

Man Utd were having a look last season too. I hope they buy him. It would make me so happy lol.

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inatimate1
26/11/2008 09:49

does anyone know what sell on clause we have from a deal from Taylor? I think I am lead to believe that it is 15%, but I cannot be certain of that.

Let's hope Liverpool or Utd sweep in with a £6m bid for him the £1m would do us nicely.

He's always been a great talent in my opinion, looks comfortable playing in the Premiership, I wouldn't go as far as to say the next Beckham, but he definately has a lot of ability.

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TT Admin
26/11/2008 13:49

I was also under the impression there was a sell-on involved as well rather than just the Appearances extras which we got last summer.

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Dani_trfc
28/11/2008 15:42

Man City raid in with a 32.5 million bid for ryan taylor!

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Monster Munch
28/11/2008 21:29

(Sm140)

GRAVY

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