Peter Taylor will play a waiting game as he looks to beef up City into promotion contenders.

Taylor is in the market for at least half a dozen new signings in time for next term.

But with the season now done, he has no plans to dive in and make quick captures.

Taylor said: “Unless it’s a 100 per cent real steal, I would say I’m a patient man in that respect. I may have learned from other managers over the years.

“I can only spend my money once. If you spend it in the first week after the season’s finished, then all of a sudden other people might appear and you wish you’d waited.”

Ryan Kendall’s goal at Crewe ensured City made a winning finale and Taylor admitted the Hull youngster and other loanees Robbie Threlfall and Adam Bolder are under consideration for his summer rebuilding.

“They are in my plans and we are talking. I’ve spoken to all the players and told them they are on my list. If it means there is a place for them, then they could get offered something.”

Gareth Evans will need treatment before he heads off on holiday after suffering a thigh injury in the Gresty Road win.

Kendall replaced him after half an hour and Taylor was delighted to see the rookie striker score for only the second time.

He added: “It’s been a little bit tough for Ryan because he hasn’t played as much football as he probably would have liked.

“But he’s worked hard and his actual finishing in training has looked a lot better lately. He made a good run for the goal and it was a nice finish.”