The furious Bristol City reaction over ‘salty’ QPR move as Burnley show interest in Bundesliga star

Bristol City fans have blasted relegation-threatened QPR after the club refused to allocate any more tickets to away supporters.
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With safety in the Championship secured long ago, Bristol City are looking to finish the season in style with just two fixtures left to go.

The Robins could still play a decisive role in the league's relegation battle with a trip to QPR on the final day, while the visit of Burnley on Saturday provides the chance to claim a scalp against the Champions.

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Here's the latest news from Bristol City and transfer reports from those league leaders.

Bristol City fans fume over 'salty' Queens Park Rangers

Bristol City fans have been left frustrated as Queens Park Rangers confirmed that no further tickets would be allocated to away supporters for the clash on the final day of the season.

The Robins had sold out their allocation for the fixture on Monday, May 8 in rapid time and had promised fans to ask for more seats from the London side, who are currently in a relegation battle.

On Wednesday morning, Bristol City confirmed that no further tickets had been allocated as supporters labelled the decision "very poor".

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Some fans admitted having already bought transport to London expecting a bigger allocation.

Bristol City fans wanted a bigger allocation for the final day of the season (Image: Getty Images)Bristol City fans wanted a bigger allocation for the final day of the season (Image: Getty Images)
Bristol City fans wanted a bigger allocation for the final day of the season (Image: Getty Images)

Referring to City's last visit to QPR in 2021, one fan added: "Still salty over that Wells winner."

Burnley eye-up coup for Bundesliga Brazilian

Reports from Brazilian outlet UOL suggest that Vincent Kompany and Burnley are interested in a move for Bundesliga star Paulo Otávio.

Paulo Otávio has enjoyed a fine season at Wolfsburg (Image: Getty Images)Paulo Otávio has enjoyed a fine season at Wolfsburg (Image: Getty Images)
Paulo Otávio has enjoyed a fine season at Wolfsburg (Image: Getty Images)

The Wolfsburg left-back has enjoyed a successful season in Germany and was subject to a transfer attempt from Premier League side Brighton in January.

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Several clubs are said to be interested in landing the defender including Al Saad, CSKA and Mallorca, as well as Burnley.

With promotion confirmed, Kompany and the club are preparing for life in the Premier League and Otávio could be the calibre required to stay in the top flight - if Wolfsburg are open to letting their man go.

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