The summer transfer window may have only opened today but already Bristol City have been busy with a few new faces and a number of releases.
Two signings have come through the door with Mark Sykes from Oxford United and Luton Town’s Kal Naismith before the transfer period had even started.
Kane Wilson, who won the League Two Player of the Year and was named in two Team of the Season’s has followed suit in what has been a fantastic start to the summer.
A feeling of optimism is being felt around Ashton Gate as the Robins hope to improve on their 17th-placed finish. As well as incomings, there have been no major departures and whilst there is speculation in Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo leaving, it is just that at the moment.
Han-Noah Massengo’s status is probably the only pressing matter in terms out of outgoings and whilst he is a talented player, Nigel Pearson will want a committed squad for his second full season in charge.
Players are due back for the start of pre-season this week and already there is an excitement being felt that this could be a better campaign than the two that have just passed.
The fixture release day is now under two weeks and City’s first competitive match will be at the end of July.
There is still time for things to change and City aren’t done in the window yet with a centre-midfielder on the agenda but other than that, business could be done if they can find, identify and sign that target early.
With almost three signings through the door, take a look at what could be City’s best XI for the 2022/23 campaign.
5. CB: Timm Klose
Ever present after joining on a free transfer in January, Klose has been part of a Championship winning side before. His experience and his influence in the short time he’s had here gives him a start. | Getty Images Photo: Jan Kruger/Getty Images
6. LWB: Jay DaSilva
Big credit to the former Chelsea youngster for the way he forced his way back into the side. He almost left in January but has now integrated himself back into the side and is deserving of a longer contract. | Fever Pitch Photo: (Credit: Fever Pitch)
7. CM: Joe WIlliams
This may be a tough ask but there is an obvious desire to see more of Williams but he is going to have to get through a campaign with less injuries which is easier said than done. Multiple hamstring injuries impacted him last season but there is a good player in there. | Getty Images Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images
8. CM: Alex Scott
The signing of Kal Naismith will be of a huge benefit to Scott who is less likely to need to fill in at wing-back now and instead will be able to play in his favoured position. Had a good breakthrough season in Championship football and now the next step is getting more goal contributions. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Davidson/Getty Images)