Bristol City's season has nine more games to go before it reaches its conclusion and they're right in the middle of the Championship.
Wednesday's defeat to Luton Town leaves them in 13th, four points off of mid-table Sunderland, as well as 12 points away from the last play-off spot. They're a whole 13 points away from Blackpool, who occupy the last relegation spot, and so their place in the division looks all secure, at both ends of the spectrum.
Anything above 17th or 18th would be an improvement after Nigel Pearson's last two finishes, but the squad is beginning to take shape and most recently Hull City boss Liam Rosenior said that the team is being shaped in his image. Pearson has had the difficult task of having to work on a limited transfer budget, and his job has been to get rid of players on high wages, and bring in players who will cost less.
In the summer transfer window this season, not a penny was spent except for the compulsory compensation for Kane Wilson, who joined from Forest Green Rovers. January however changed things as Antoine Semenyo's sale to Bournemouth meant that some funds were made available and they went out and signed the highly-rated Anis Mehmeti, as well as experienced striker Harry Cornick.
If Bournemouth survive the drop from the Premier League then more money will be coming their way, and so fans will have to hope former Robins midfielder Gary O'Neill leads them to safety. It's already been said however by technical director Brian Tinnion that up to four new signings should be expected and once the final whistle blows at Loftus Road on May 8, the hard work will begin.
Here, we take a look 10 players that have been linked with Bristol City and could be heading to Ashton Gate in the summer...
Anything above 17th or 18th would be an improvement after Nigel Pearson's last two finishes, but the squad is beginning to take shape and most recently Hull City boss Liam Rosenior said that the team is being shaped in his image. Pearson has had the difficult task of having to work on a limited transfer budget, and his job has been to get rid of players on high wages, and bring in players who will cost less.
5. Koffi Djidji (Torino)
This was a left-field link in November, and whilst City have money at their disposal now. Fulham, Inter Milan and Anderlecht were all linked. At 30-years-old, he’s perhaps not what City are looking for, but if experience is needed, he could be a wise option. Photo: Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images
6. Callum Lang (Wigan Athletic)
Bristol City apparently made an enquiry in the summer for Lang, who has scored once this season. He scored 15 last year in League One, and unless a striker leaves, you’d perhaps be against signing another striker. Lang could be available for a cut-price if Wigan do go down but is he not similar to Harry Cornick? Photo: Charlotte Tattersall/Getty Images
7. Tim Iroegbunam (Aston Villa, on loan at QPR)
Iroegbunam joined QPR to reunite with former Villa assistant Mick Beale but has since played under two managers. City’s midfield is a bit light and Iroegbunam could be a good player to have. Photo: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images
8. Reda Khadra (Brighton, on loan at Birmingham City)
Khadra was a target for Bristol City in the summer but got away twice, first to Sheffield United and then Birmingham. He’s a ‘maverick’ and that role has now been assumed by Anis Mehmeti. Khadra’s performed well in a struggling Blues side and if Scott leaves, is someone worth considering. Photo: Matt McNulty/Getty Image