Bristol Rovers to sign Stoke City's Connor Taylor as defender undergoes medical
- Stoke City defender Connor taylor is having a medical with Bristol Rovers
- The 21-year-old is set for a £300,000 move to his former loan club from 2021/22
- Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton described the defender as a 'colossus'
Stoke City defender Connor Taylor is undergoing a medical ahead of joining Bristol Rovers in a £300,000 deal.
The 21-year old enjoyed a successful loan spell with Joey Barton's side in 2021-22 where the manager described the young centre-back as 'a colossus'.
His performances alerted a number of clubs but he underwent surgery on a heart issue at the end of that season.
Taylor came back to play 18 games for Stoke last season but fell out of favour under Alex Neil. Rovers tried to sign him back in January but bids were rejected.
Championship side Plymouth Argyle and Barnsley both made approaches again in recent weeks but Barton has been persistent and is hoping to get his man finally signed up today.
![Stoke City's Connor Taylor is having a medical at Bristol Rovers ahead of a £300,000 move](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/02/13/73881903-0-image-m-53_1690980778469.jpg)
Stoke City's Connor Taylor is having a medical at Bristol Rovers ahead of a £300,000 move
![Taylor spent the 2021/22 season on loan with the Gas, gaining promotion from League Two](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/02/13/73882037-0-image-a-55_1690980943953.jpg)
Taylor spent the 2021/22 season on loan with the Gas, gaining promotion from League Two
Stoke are looking to sign defender Luke McNally on loan from Burnley and are ready to open talks with Greek side Aris over a deal for Luis Palma.
The 23-year old Honduras international winger, valued around £3.5m, has had interest from Rangers, Watford and Trabzonspor this summer.
![Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton previously described the young centre-back as a 'colossus'](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/08/02/13/73882023-0-image-a-54_1690980914760.jpg)
Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton previously described the young centre-back as a 'colossus'
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