Reported Rangers target and Charlton striker Lyle Taylor has rejected a new contract with the Championship club, according to manager Lee Bowyer.
Taylor’s contract is set to expire in the summer and Rangers are one of a number of clubs linked with a move for the 29-year-old striker [Sky Sports].
Speaking to London News Online, Bowyer revealed that whilst the Charlton number 9 had been offered a new deal, Taylor has turned it down.
“Lyle has been offered a contract and he declined it,” said Bowyer.
“It’s his choice if he wants to sign it or not.
“We’ve offered him a good contract. Roland [Duchatelet] offered him what we think is a good contract.”
Whilst Taylor’s playing time this season has been limited with a knee injury, he has returned to London side’s squad and is back playing again ahead of the new year.
Taylor started the season on top form, netting five goals in Charlton’s opening six Championship games before being crocked on international duty with Monserrat.
Taylor’s early-season form followed on from an impressive 18/19 where Taylor’s 25 goals helped Charlton to promotion from League One alongside current Ibrox star Joe Aribo.
Could you imagine the hubris of Rangers if they were to take Taylor to Ibrox after Lee Bowyer’s angry outbursts following the summer Bosman signing of now Nigerian international Aribo [Daily Record]?
Lyle Taylor has had permanent spells at eight clubs in his career alongside numerous loan moves, including spells at Falkirk and Partick Thistle in Scotland.
