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Leeds offer wantaway star Charlie Taylor new two-year deal
LEEDS have offered Charlie Taylor a new two-year contract despite uncertainty surrounding the defender's future.
Leeds have offered Charlie Taylor a new two-year contract
Charlie Taylor caused a stir at Leeds last week by refusing to play in the final game of the season against Wigan.
The defender, who is out of contract in the summer, is tipped to leave Elland Road with West Brom showing interest.
However, Leeds have made a last-ditch attempt to keep hold of the 23-year-old by offering him a new two-year contract.
The Championship club are keen to see him pen a new deal to avoid receiving a cut-price tribunal transfer fee.
West Brom are believed to be the frontrunners for Taylor and are reportedly offering £3.5million in compensation.
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Tony Pulis acknowledged the Baggies' interest in the left-back this week but admitted a high tribunal fee could scupper the deal.
"If it's going to go to tribunal, we don't know what the price is and I think that takes us out of the game," Pulis said.
"You could go to tribunal and they could put an extraordinary amount of money on it and you're stuck with it.
"It's a risk that, at this moment, is not worth taking."
Speaking about Taylor's situation, Leeds boss Garry Monk said: "I'm hugely disappointed with Charlie. I think he's been terribly advised all season.
"I understand he's very young, and we've tried to help him and guide him from within, but it's very difficult to get him fully committed.
"Had he had some better advice from the outside, I think we would have seen a better Charlie Taylor this season and left on better terms, if that's what's going to happen.
"But that's over to the club and the player now.
"The club's stance on it is very strong. Hopefully he learns from the mistake he's made."
Taylor has made 32 appearances for Leeds this season in all competitions, scoring four goals and providing four assists.
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