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PARTICK THISTLE and Falkirk are set to battle it out for the signature of Lyle Taylor.

The 24-year-old has been made available for transfer by Sheffield United after boss Nigel Clough decided the striker is not part of his plans.

The former Bournemouth and Hereford hitman spent the second half of last season on loan with Partick and his

seven goals in 20 appearances helped the Jags stay up at the expense of Hibs, who had previously tried to sign him.

The Jags are keen on Taylor returning to Firhill next season following his eye-catching form after his January arrival.

However, it is expected new Falkirk boss Peter Houston will also try to take the powerful Englishman back to Westfield.

Taylor spent a season with the Bairns after joining in July 2012 and became a massive fans’ favourite with 29 goals in an impressive campaign that earned him his switch south to Sheffield 12 months ago.