Nigel Pearson earlier this week told Bristol City fans not to believe everything they see when it comes to transfer rumours.
For some reason, the Robins are a club that tends to have a lot of speculation about them, with some targets reasonable, whilst others you couldn't really see happening. In some cases, it's an agent putting Bristol City's name in the mix to try and drum up interest in their players, whilst others have actually come to fruition.
As for the business done so far at Ashton Gate, the signing of Rob Dickie was one that started on the Friday, and was finished on the Monday. Ross McCrorie meanwhile had been linked for almost two months before he put pen-to-paper on his deal with City, and his future was discussed quite openly by all parties. The third arrival of the summer Haydon Roberts kind of appeared out of the blue, as a replacement for Joe Bryan, who did have talks about a return to the West Country, but now it looks like he’ll be unveiled as a Millwall player shortly.
The lack of competitive matches in the off-season means speculation goes into overdrive, and there’s been some interesting names linked in, but as for outgoings, there’s only been one real name worth mentioning and that’s Alex Scott. Every day there seems to be some kind of update on Scott from the national press, claiming there’s a development from a Premier League club, but as it stands there’s been no bid, and he’s expected to start the 2023/24 season.
Scott’s just one of 5 players that have been linked with a Bristol City transfer, here we take a look at what’s been said so far and if anything will happen.
1. Joe Bryan
This was a real rumour. Nigel Pearson addressed speculation in April, and revealed talks with him. He joined Millwall despite honest and open talks with Nige. | Getty Images Photo: Fran Santiago/Getty Images
2. Regan Poole
The Telegraph linked Poole with a move in May, but the rumour was quickly shot down. The signings of Roberts, McCorie and Dickie make a move unlikely. Linked with a move to Sheffield Wednesday. | Getty Images Photo: George Wood/Getty Images
3. Kevin Nisbet
Reported in May in Scotland that Bristol City scouts had watched him. He ended up joining Millwall, who he rejected a move to in January. Likely to have been on a shortlist but never really a serious transfer target. | Getty Images Photo: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images
4. BRISTOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: Bernardo Silva of Manchester City is challenged by Alex Scott of Bristol City during the Emirates FA Cup Fifth Round match between Bristol City and Manchester City at Ashton Gate on February 28, 2023 in Bristol, England. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)
Linked to almost every Premier League club going, with Inter Milan the newest team. A move to Serie A is unlikely if they think a cut prize will prize him away when City can get ‘English Tax’ on Scott. Loads of speculation and a lot of deliberation, but as of yet no bids made for him. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Image bbbn