Simon Weaver responds to reports that Harrogate Town have made a bid for Chester FC's Joel Taylor

Joel Taylor, right, closes down Jack Wilshere during a clash between Stoke City under-21s and Arsenal under-21s. Picture: Getty Images

The National League play-off winners have already concluded deals for three new players this week, including the transfer of ex-Wrexham centre-half Jake Lawlor.

But with Simon Weaver still in the market for additional defensive reinforcements, Friday morning saw the club credited with an in Chester FC left-back Joel Taylor.

The Chester Chronicle reported that Town had seen an initial offer for the 23-year-oldturned down by the Blues, before returning with an improved bid which constituted a "significant" amount of money.

Harrogate Town manager Simon Weaver. Picture: Matt Kirkham

Boss Weaver is however refusing to be drawn on the matter.

"I can't comment until any deal may or may not be completed," he told the Harrogate Advertiser.

Taylor, who came through the youth ranks at Stoke City, was named in the National League North Team of the Year for 2019/20 following a stellar first year with Chester.

He signed an extended deal with the Blues in February, but Swansway bosses Anthony Johnson and Bernard Morley have previously stated that they won't stand in the way of their players if they are presented with the opportunity to move up the footballing pyramid.