Blackpool sign Forest's Taylor on four-year deal
Dale Taylor scored 11 goals during a loan spell with Wigan Athletic last season
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Blackpool have signed forward Dale Taylor from Premier League side Nottingham Forest on a four-year deal with the option of a further year.
The 21-year-old has made almost 100 appearances in League One, having had spells on loan with Burton Albion, Wycombe Wanderers and Wigan Athletic, and joins for an undisclosed fee.
A Northern Ireland international, Taylor came through Linfield's youth setup before joining Forest in 2020, however, his solitary appearance for the club came in the Carabao Cup against Grimsby Town in August 2022.
"I'm absolutely delighted and excited to be here, as it has been a long time in the making.
"I have spoken to the manager quite a bit, and where he wants to take this club is very exciting for me and a real inspiration behind the decision to join this massive club."
Taylor is the third player Blackpool have paid a fee for so far this summer, in addition to midfielder Jordan Brown and winger Malcolm Ebiowei.
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