Wigan Athletic and Barnsley target to sign for League One side on three-year deal
Wigan Athletic and Barnsley target Taylor Moore is poised to join Bristol Rovers, according to a report by Football Insider.
Bristol Rovers are reportedly set to land the defender on a three-year deal. They are preparing for another year in League One and are in the hunt for some signings under former Exeter City and Rotherham United boss Matt Taylor.
Moore, 27, has spent the past 12 months playing his football in Ligue 2 with Valenciennes. However, he is now moving away from France in favour of a return to England and a fresh start.
In this latest update regarding his situation by Football Insider, the Gas have won the race for his signature and will arrive for a medical ahead of his switch to the Memorial Ground. Wigan Athletic, Barnsley and Wycombe Wanderers have all apparently held talks over a move but he has now made his mind up.
Bristol Rovers close in on deal
Moore will give Bristol Rovers more competition and depth in defence and would be a shrewd addition if they can get a deal over the line.
The former England youth international was on the books at West Ham’s academy as a youngster.
He then moved over to France for the first time for spells at Estaples and Lens.
Moore broke into the latter’s first-team as a teenager and played 10 times for them before Bristol City snapped him up in 2016.
He then spent seven years on the books at Ashton Gate and made 60 appearances for the Robins in all competitions before heading out the exit door last summer.
The Londoner was loaned out to Bury, Cheltenham Town, Southend United, Blackpool, Hearts and Shrewsbury Town to get some experience under his belt.
