Newcastle target Neil Taylor signs new long-term contract at Swansea City

15 July 2011 10:51
11:51AM BST 15 Jul 2011[LNB]Comments[LNB] Newcastle United had submitted a £1million-plus bid for the left-back, believing it would trigger a release clause in his contract.[LNB]The 22-year-old held talks with the club but has decided to remain at the Liberty Stadium as Swansea City prepare for life in the top flight under manager Brendan Rodgers.[LNB]Taylor admitted his relief at the new deal, having been unsettled by the speculation over his future.[LNB]He told swanseacity.net: "This has been the hardest month of my life. There has been so much written and said about me that was untrue it really hurt at times.[LNB]"It's dragged on longer than everyone expected because I've been on holiday, the chairman (Huw Jenkins) has been on holiday and the manager has been away.[LNB]Related Articles

Source: Telegraph