Steven Taylor to sign new long-term deal with Newcastle

Steven Taylor will secure his Newcastle future next month with a new long-term deal.

The England Under-21 skipper was on less than £10,000 a week and will treble his wages.

Owner Mike Ashley demanded that Taylor's situation be resolved, despite ordering the overall wage bill to be slashed.

Taylor said: "Knowing the owner wants me to stay means a lot.

"Everyone knows I love this club and want to commit my future here, but the deal has to be right for me and the club.

"I'm happy there's been some progress, and I hope everything's sorted out soon."

Taylor has been one of the lowest paid players at St James' Park.

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