Wellington Phoenix is ​​getting closer to former Premier League defender Steven Taylor

L & Former Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has The Wellington Phoenix is ​​about to sign former English Premier League defenseman Steven Taylor.

The 32-year-old could be unveiled as early as Tuesday, with the club preparing to announce the first signing of new coach Mark Rudan at Westpac Stadium.

The former Newcastle United player was at Peterborough United last season, with 51 goals for him in League One and various cup competitions.

In a tweet Monday night [NZ time] Peterborough said last night: "Manager Steve Evans confirmed last night that defenseman Steven Taylor was allowed to travel to Wellington Pheonix [sic] and discuss personal conditions about a proposed move "

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The Englishman made more than 200 appearances for Newcastle United between 2003 and 2016, most of them in the Premier League, and he even played against the Phoenix during a pre-season tour in New Zealand in 2014.

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