Bristol City's transfer recruitment team and Nigel Pearson have a task on their hands this summer, in what is a key period for the football club.
Pearson enters the final year of his three-year contract and for the time being, he isn't interested in thrashing out new terms and instead wants to focus on completing the campaign. The Robins are just below mid-table and are on course to at least beat their lowly finishes of 17th and 18th, previously recorded under the former Leicester City boss.
Once the season concludes on May 7, technical director Brian Tinnion says that business will begin, with the potential for four new signings in the summer. City have money to spend from Antoine Semenyo's sale to AFC Bournemouth, and there is also the possibility that they will be tested for Alex Scott, who is no longer the clubs best kept secret.
Several Premier League clubs are said to be interested in the 'Guernsey Grealish' but as of yet, it is only speculation and there haven't been any concrete offers from anyone. Some fans are consigned to losing Scott, and just want to enjoy what could be the last few matches of his career. His departure isn't for certain and the club do want to hold talks about extending his contract, which would really keep the foundations in place for a strong promotion push.
This summer also sees several players out-of-contract, and at the moment there are some playing for their future. Several new contracts have been agreed, but not everyone will remain. BristolWorld takes a look at the players that could likely leave Ashton Gate this summer alongside a couple of maybes and the stars that definitely won’t be going anywhere.

25. Marlee Francois - loan depature?
A Football League loan could be beneficial for Francois in the summer. He could push for some appearances before the season is out. | Getty Images Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Images

26. Stefan Bajic - undecided
Bajic returned to France after a frustrating start to life at Bristol City. He should be pushing O’Leary for the number one spot in the summer. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: SEBASTIEN BOZON/AFP via Getty Images

27. Omar Taylor-Clarke - stay
Taylor-Clarke should get a few more matches before the season finishes. Centre midfield is an area of concern and he could be the future. | Getty Images Photo: Dan Istitene/Getty Image

28. Sam Pearson - leave
Pearson has fallen down the pecking order to the likes of Bell and Conway. A loan move could be likely but for his development, maybe he should consider a permanent departure. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Burstow/Getty Images


