Bristol City transfer news: Robins join race for League One ace, Leeds United could rival for Watford attacker

Bristol City are set to face League One’s Wycombe Wanderers in the Carabao Cup this evening.

The Robins thrashed Coventry City 4-1 in the first leg and will be brimming with confidence after back-to-back wins in the Championship.

After their trip to Adams Park, Nigel Pearson’s side will travel north to face Blackpool this weekend.

The Seasiders have taken seven points from a possible 15 so far this season.

Here are today’s rumours...

BLADES CHASING SOUTH AMERICAN SENSATION

Sheffield United are reportedly one of seven clubs interested in signing Deportivo Tachira winger Yerson Chacon. The 18-year-old is also a target for Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers. (Football Insider)

HULL CITY MONITORING TOTTENHAM YOUNGSTER

Hull City are considering a move for Tottenham Hotspur's Marcel Lavinier after the 21-year-old rejected a new contract at the club. (Football Insider)

BRISTOL CITY JOIN RACE FOR LEAGUE ONE ACE

Bristol City have joined Besiktas and Antalyaspor in the race to sign Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru. Blackpool previously had a £500k bid turned down for the 21-year-old in earlier this summer. (The 72)

BURNLEY SUFFER BLOW IN STRIKER PURSUIT

Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has admitted Metz striker Georges Mikautadze may be out of their price range. The 21-year-old was reportedly the subject of a €2.5m bid from the Clarets but it is believed it will cost them around £4.2m to lure him away from the French club. (LancsLive)

NEWLY PROMOTED CLUBS EYE BLACKPOOL STARLET

Nottingham Forest have been joined by Bournemouth and Fulham in their pursuit of Blackpool winger Josh Bowler. The Seasiders have recently rejected Forest's £2.5m bid for the 23-year-old. (The Express)

WATFORD TO OPEN CONTRACT TALKS WITH IN-DEMAND STAR

Watford are reportedly set to open contract talks with Ismaila Sarr despite continued interest from Premier League clubs. The winger was very close to joining Aston Villa in a £25m deal earlier this week. (The Athletic)

ASTON VILLA EXPRESS INTEREST IN CHAMPIONSHIP STRIKER

Aston Villa have joined a long list of clubs that are interested in signing Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz. French club Nice saw their £10m bid knocked back earlier in the summer. (BirminghamLive)

WEST BROM FACE COMPETITION FOR MAN UNITED STARLET

West Brom and Birmingham City have been joined by FC Andorra in their pursuit of Manchester United youngster Hannibal Mejbri. The second tier Spanish club have reportedly made a loan offer including an option to buy, with an automatic €25m purchase clause if they are promoted. (L'Equipe)

LEEDS UNITED COULD RIVAL FOR WATFORD ATTACKER

Leeds United have reportedly made contact with Watford over the situation surrounding Joao Pedro, with the Brazilian closing in on a move to Newcastle United. The likes of Everton, Nottingham Forest and Wolves are all monitoring the forward. (90min)