Shrewsbury optimistic Jon Taylor will stay
Shrewsbury Town manager Graham Turner was today optimistic winger Jon Taylor would agree a new contract with the club.
But the Town boss has revealed defender Connor Goldson is stalling on his offer of fresh terms at the Greenhous Meadow.
Turner held talks with both players this week and expects to hear from Taylor next week on whether he will be staying.
The manager said: "Jon has gone away to think about the offer made to him, but with Connor it's at a little bit of an impasse at the moment.
"It will probably be a week before I get an answer from Jon. I'm always optimstic. One of the things is he does want to stay here.
"I think another year in the our first team would do him good. He's developing as a player and I don't think he's ready to go upwards yet.
"It would do him good to have another good season in League One."
Taylor, 23, triggered interest from higher clubs during last season's transfer window after a purple patch in front of goal when he was the club's main scoring threat.
But it would be a surprise if Goldson, 20, was as sought after as he only featured in the latter part of the campaign, when injuries to Jermaine Grandison and Darren Jones offered him opportunities at the back.
Turner's hope the duo will follow the lead of teenage midfielder Ryan Woods and put pen to paper is backed up by former Bolton and Walsall striker Michael Ricketts, who is the agent of all three players.
Ricketts said: "Jon and Connor are two outstanding players and there is interest elsewhere in them. But they want to develop their careers and Shrewsbury have given them that chance.
"There's been dialogue with the club and the two players have gone away to think about the offers made."
Turner has also had talks with Grandison's agent, but stresses the defender's long-term fitness has curtailed the offer the club have been able to lay on the table.
The Town chief said: "It is a difficult situation with Jermaine, as he could be out for anything up to six months.
"We are obliged under the Football League and FA rules to continue with his contract – you can't give an injured player a free and get rid of them, not that we would want to.
"There's got to be an incentive for him to get fit as soon as possible."
