Reported Nottingham Forest target Lyle Taylor could be set to quadruple his wages by earning a shock move to Turkish giants Galatasaray, it has been claimed.
Charlton striker Taylor has opted against returning to play the final nine games of the Addicks' bid to earn Championship survival, with his contract set to expire at the end of the month in a bid to protect his future – a move which has left teammates far from impressed.
Forest were said to be keen on the former non-league striker in January, and have again been linked with him this summer with the Reds keen to strengthen their attacking options.
Reports in the Daily Mail suggest a move to Turkey could be on the cards for the 11-goal 30-year-old, with a significant pay increase smoothing over a move, while Scottish outfit Rangers are said to be keeping close tabs on his situation as well as a host of Championship clubs, including Sabri Lamouchi's Reds.
“I hope people can look at this and not hate me," Taylor said earlier this week after speaking publicly about his decision for the first time.
“I'd like to think people will listen to this with more of an open mind and look into my journey and where I've came from.
“I know I won't be remembered at Charlton like I did at Wimbledon: that was someone who went out there giving everything and had to be dragged off the pitch after giving my all in every game.
“I might be remembered as a money-grabber or a let-down, but I would like to think some people will look beyond that and remember the good times I shared with the manager and my team-mates and Charlton Athletic.
“Hopefully the Charlton fans can look on it more fondly than with hatred or disgust.”
