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.
13. Jack Currie
No real major update, but a move for the Wimbledon left-back is now unlikely. Pearson admitted transfer plans have changed, and despite the Wimbledon chairman speaking openly in February, the signing of Haydon Roberts now makes it a non-starter. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
14. Jerry Yates (Blackpool)
The Sun reported in May that City along with Ipswich, West Brom Luton and Coventry wanted him, but that Blackpool valued him at £4m. It’s really unlikely that City spend that money on a player given their attacking options, and it’s understood he’s not on their transfer shortlist. | Getty Images Photo: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
15. Ali Al-Hamadi (AFC Wimbledon)
Football Insider reported in mid-May that City, along with PNE were plotting moves. A new forward seems really unlikely, given City want to develop Seb Palmer-Houlden, and continue the development of Conway, and Bell. | Getty Images Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images
16. Lewis Firoini.
Bristol City along with Swansea City and Reading have been linked with a loan move for Firoini. Nigel Pearson’s recent comments on the loan market make it unlikely unless they’re happy with the deal. | Getty Images Photo: Tony Marshall/Getty Images