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Taiwo competition hots up

Image: Taiwo: Has impressed on-loan

Skysports.com understands Carlisle could be gazumped in their bid to land loan star Tom Taiwo on a permanent basis.

Cumbrians face battle to keep hold of Chelsea starlet

Skysports.com understands Carlisle could be gazumped in their bid to land loan star Tom Taiwo on a permanent basis from Chelsea. The 19-year-old midfielder impressed during the first half of the campaign on-loan at Brunton Park, with the League One outfit having agreed a deal with Chelsea to take the player on a permanent contract. Carlisle are waiting on Taiwo to confirm whether he is ready quit the capital for Cumbria, but now face competition from elsewhere. Skysports.com has learnt Championship duo Barnsley and Plymouth, along with League One promotion candidates Charlton, had representatives at the FA Cup game with Everton on Saturday. Taiwo impressed in Carlisle's midfield as they went down 3-1 at Goodison Park despite a valiant effort and his efforts have clearly caught the eye of other clubs.

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