Bristol City man addresses contract situation and midfielder ‘in talks’ over exit

The latest Bristol City news and rumours on Monday.
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Bristol City return to pre-season friendly action tomorrow.

The Robins take on Exeter City at 2pm and then lock horns with Forest Green Rovers at 4pm at their High Performance Centre.

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Nigel Pearson’s side came 17th in the Championship last season and will be hoping for a better showing next term.

Here is a look at all the latest news coming out of the club today...

Midfielder in talks over exit

Tyreeq Bakinson is reportedly in discussions over a return to League One.

The midfielder, who spent last season on loan with Ipswich Town in the third tier, may well be heading to Sheffield Wednesday next.

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Bristol Live report the Owls are ‘in talks’ with the 23-year-old about a potential switch to Hillsborough.

Tanner sets aim

George Tanner has said he wants to improve on last year as he gears up for the new season.

The full-back joined the Robins last August from League Two side Carlisle United.

He has said, as per BristolWorld: “For me, I just want to improve on last year. I had a good little spell at the start of last season but the injury really impacted me.

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“So I think the main thing for me is trying to be as fit as possible and try and be available for every single game, because the Championship is such a long, hard season, I just want to give myself the best chance.”

Wells addresses contract situation

Bristol City’s Nahki Wells has admitted his uncertain contract situation isn’t his ‘main focus’ at the minute.

The striker sees his deal at Ashton Gate expire next summer (June 2023).

He has said, as per a report by Bristol Live: “I mean of course, I’d be sitting here lying to your face if I said I wasn’t aware of it [his contract situation], but it isn’t my main focus. My main focus is to take every day as it comes and see how pre-season plans itself out.

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“I’m sure if the manager or the club had a different perspective on things, I’m sure they would have told me by now and I haven’t heard anything. The gaffer knows my mindset and that’s to work hard and try to be in the team on July the 30th and do the best I can for the side, and that’s the focus.”

The former Bradford City man has been linked with a few clubs this summer but remains where he is for now.

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