Fulham prepare bid for Ryan Taylor

Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen will make a bid for Newcastle United's wantaway centre back Ryan Taylor. The player is no longer needed at St James' Park.

Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen will make a bid for Newcastle United's wantaway centre back Ryan Taylor. The player is no longer needed at St James' Park.The Cottagers are anxiously waiting for the transfer window to reopen and are expected to be lively in the market. The top priority for Fulham will be to sign a centre back and Taylor appears to be a favourite to make the move to Craven Cottage.Whilst Alan Pardew is willing to let the player leave permanently, he also is believed to be ready to let Taylor join another club on a loan deal until the end of the season.