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Bristol City have signed Cardiff City target Matty Taylor from Bristol Rovers.

The Bluebirds made an enquiry over a potential move for the 26-year-old striker who has bagged 68 goals in two-and-a-half years at the Memorial Stadium.

Taylor has already scored 19 goals in all competitions so far this season as clubs were placed on red alert to his signature after it emerged he had a release clause in the contract he signed with the Pirates last summer.

It is understood that the Bluebirds had spoken to Bristol Rovers about Taylor as Neil Warnock looked to bolster his attacking options.

But Taylor has now completed a controversial move to local rivals Bristol City - signing a two-and-a-half year deal with the Ashton Gate club.

Warnock may now have to accept that he will have to end the 2016/17 season with the limited attacking options he has at his disposal, although it is thought he would be willing to allow Rickie Lambert to leave if he could find a suitable replacement.