Nigel Pearson’s statement amid Alex Scott exit talk, Championship rivals snub Bristol City of summer target

There’s still a way to go in this summer’s transfer window but we are already seeing a lot of action in the Championship. Bristol City have gotten stuck in and made some new appointments but they’re also caught up in the whirlwind that is the hype around Alex Scott.

Let’s take a look at the latest updates on Bristol City’s transfer stance for Tuesday, June 27th.

Pearson makes Alex Scott statement

The future of Scott remains one of the most discussed topics in the Championship right now. Plenty of clubs have shown interest in the midfielder, including Premier League sides Wolves, Spurs, and West Ham, with the latter recently claiming they will match any other bids currently being received for Scott.

While it’s almost inevitable the temptation of top flight football will see the 19-year-old move on eventually, Nigel Pearson has commented on the matter and wants to make it clear that City are not actively signing players to replace Scott.

“If we sign somebody in that area, we’re not replacing Alex Scott,” he said. “Let me be absolutely crystal clear on that from my own perspective — anybody that we are either interested in, or trying to sign, or looking at in midfield, is not to make room for then Alex Scott going, that’s not what we’re doing.”

Millwall set to announce signing of City target

Millwall are on course to complete the signing of Joe Bryan from Fulham, snubbing Bristol City of the opportunity to bring back their former player. According to the South London Press, the full-back is undergoing his medical today and an official announcement of his arrival is expected to come on Wednesday.

During the rumours of Bryan returning to Bristol, Nigel Pearson revealed that the player had reservations over a return to his hometown club. The 29-year-old broke through the Academy with the Robins and made his professional debut in 2012 — he went on to make 230 appearances and contributed 21 goals and 29 assists in that time before joining Fulham in 2018.