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.

9. Jack Taylor
Football Insider said City had been interested, but Ipswich were leading the race. He was a long-term target of the Tractor Boys, and ended up joining them. Darragh MacAnthony says City, and others will regret not signing him. | Getty Images Photo: Catherine Ivill/Getty Images

10. Jason Knight
Two bids rejected according to the Telegraph. Nigel Pearson confirms he’s in the market for a midfielder to complement Alex Scott, and that could be the Ireland midfielder. | Getty Images

11. Harvey Knibs
Interesting one this. Football Insider said City, along with Huddersfield Town and Derby were tracking Bristol-born Knibbs. He’s just left Cambridge United, and is the son of Bristol rugby legend Ralph. Can’t really seeing him make the move though given the options City already have in attack. Reading move is near. | Getty Images Photo: Harriet Lander/Getty Images

12. Ben House
Bristol City and Sunderland were linked in early May, after he bagged 12 goals in 38 games, but he’s not a target of City. | Getty Images Photo: Dan Mullan/Getty Images


