Inconsistent form have hampered the Robins’ attempts to push into the top half of the Championship table and Pearson will hope to improve his squad to challenge next season.
There are some big decisions lying in wait for the former Leicester City manager with several of his players approaching the end of their current deals at Ashton Gate.
And Pearson is already believed to be formulating his plans for the end of the season with Brazilian keeper Victor Braga and Aldershot Town’s young forward Lucias Vine reportedly on his radar.
The latter of that duo is currently on trial with City and made a 66-minute appearance for the Robins Under-23s in their draw with their Watford counterparts earlier this week.
One area Pearson could try to exploit is the free transfer market with a whole host of eye-catching names set to leave their current clubs when their contracts expire at the end of the season and amongst them is a number of familiar faces that Pearson could bring back to Ashton Gate this summer.
Here are ten former Robins players who will be out of contract and up for grabs this summer:
And Pearson is already believed to be formulating his plans for the end of the season with Brazilian keeper Victor Braga and Aldershot Town’s young forward Lucias Vine reportedly on his radar.
5. Henri Lansbury (Luton Town)
After leaving Bristol City on a free transfer last summer, the 31-year-old midfielder has made 30 appearances for the Hatters as they battle for a surprise promotion into the Premier League.
6. Marlon Pack (Cardiff City)
Midfielder Pack ended a six-year stint at Ashton Gate when he joined Cardiff in August 2019. He has gone on to make over 100 appearances for the Bluebirds but could leave on a free transfer this summer. Photo: Stu Forster
7. Bailey Wright (Sunderland)
The Australian international has spent the last two seasons with Sunderland - but his current deal is set to expire at the end of the June and his future could lie elsewhere. Photo: JPI Media
8. Ryan Fredericks (West Ham United)
Fredericks made just five appearances during a 26-day stay at Ashton Gate in August 2015. He subsequently went on to play for Fulham and West Ham United - but his current deal with the latter expires this summer. Photo: Alex Pantling