Championship news round-up: Bristol City pair eyed, Swansea City boss’ stance & Hull City-linked man comments

Latest news from around the Championship as clubs prepare for their next games
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Bristol City picked up a 2-1 win over Preston North End last night courtesy of two goals from defender Rob Atkinson. The Robins are back in action this weekend against Millwall at home.

Nigel Pearson’s side are 11th in the league table and are two points off the play-offs. Here is a look at some of the latest news from around the Championship...

Bristol City pair eyed by Premier League club

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Bristol City duo Tommy Conway and Antoine Semenyo are reportedly attracting interest. According to a report by Football League World, they are on the radar of Crystal Palace.

The Eagles were said to be keen on the latter in the last transfer window. He has scored four goals in all competitions so far this term, whilst Conway has bagged seven.

Swansea City boss not interested in West Brom links

Swansea City boss Russell Martin has become the latest name to be linked with the West Brom job. The Baggies are after a new manager to replace Steve Bruce.

However, the former MK Dons head coach is happy where he is and has said, as per BBC Sport: “We’re really happy here,. have said that all the way along. I wouldn’t say that if we didn’t feel that. Social media [speculation], papers or whatever - we have a job to do and we love the job we’re in.”

Ex-Nottingham Forest coach on Hull City links

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Former Nottingham Forest coach Bruno Baltazar has not been contacted by Hull City. The American is currently in charge of American outfit Rochester New York.

He has said, as per A Bola: “So far, no one has contacted me. I’m honoured to be one of the hypotheses, of course. It’s true that I have experience of English football at Nottingham Forest, but for now they are baseless rumours.”

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