Bristol Rovers complain to the EFL over transfer of Matty Taylor to Bristol City
Thursday 2 February 2017 22:55, UK
Bristol Rovers have complained to the EFL over the transfer of striker Matty Taylor to fierce rivals Bristol City.
Taylor became the first player to move between the clubs since 1987 when he penned a two-and-a-half-year deal with the Robins on transfer Deadline Day.
Rovers claim City knew the details of a release clause in the 26-year-old's contract before making an offer to the Sky Bet League One club.
EFL rules state that these details are confidential and cannot be disclosed to other clubs. An EFL spokesman has confirmed that Rovers had been in touch.
The spokesman said: "The EFL has today been contacted by Bristol Rovers in relation to the transfer of Matty Taylor to Bristol City, and await further details.
"We will consider the details in the context of our regulations and take the appropriate action."
