Manchester City Football Club are prepared to wait until January for Steven Taylor.

The 24-year-old defender is out of contract at Newcastle United at the end of the season, and they have placed him on the transfer list.

Taylor was said to be stunned by this decision, as he sees his future at St James Park where he has so far spent his entire career.

Roberto Mancini is said to be interested in adding the former England Under-21 international to his squad at Eastlands, as he looks to further bolster his options.

However, according to The People, the Italian coach is prepared to wait until the end of the season and sign him for free, rather than pay cash in the New Year.

This may come as a shock to many observers who have seen the Blues spend wildly over the past couple of years, as they look to become the dominant force in English football.

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