TWTD understands that Town are targeting the signing of former Newcastle United central defender Steven Taylor, who is a free agent having left MLS side the Portland Timbers in December.
Taylor was born in London and raised in Newcastle and came through the ranks at St James’ Park. He went on to make 246 starts and 22 sub appearances for the Magpies, between 2002 and 2016, scoring 15 goals.
The 30-year-old joined Portland Timbers last summer and made nine MLS appearances, scoring once, and also featured for Portland Timbers 2 during his stint in the US.
Capped by England at U16, U17, U20, U21 and B levels, Taylor spent time on loan with Wycombe Wanderers early in his Newcastle career.
Town have so-far made two signings during the January transfer window, striker Kieffer Moore from Forest Green Rovers and free agent right-back Jordan Spence.