Bristol City transfer latest: Stance made clear on Ipswich Town ace, Striker price set, Pearson makes claim over signings Bristol City are still seemingly in the market for new recruits this summer despite already bringing in a host of new faces. The Robins have looked to strengthen their existing ranks well, with the likes of Matty James, Andy King and Rob Atkinson all joining from Leicester City, OH Leuven and Oxford United respectively. However the club still remain in the hunt for a new striker after seeing Famara Diedhiou depart Ashton gate this summer for pastures new. With weeks remaining of the current window, the race is now on to bring in an adequate replacement for the Senegalese target man. Here, we round up all of the latest transfer rumours that have been swirling around Ashton gate recently. Stance made clear on Ipswich Town ace Ipswich Town midfielder Flynn Downes is said to not be a target for the Robins this summer, as per a recent report by Bristol Live. Bristol City are still seemingly in the market for new recruits this summer despite already bringing in a host of new faces. Football Insider previously reported that Bristol City had joined the likes of Nottingham Forest, Middlesbrough and Stoke in the race for the 22-year-old. Whilst the East Anglian Daily Times have also reported in recent times that Bournemouth are the frontrunners for the player’s signature. However the report by Bristol Live goes on to state that Downes is not on the Ashton Gate club’s list of targets. Striker price set The Hartlepool Mail have stated that Rotherham United want a fee of £1 million for their striker Michael Smith this summer, amidst interest from Bristol City. As first reported by Bristol Live last month, the Millers frontman is a name that has been added to the Robins’ list of summer targets as they look to replace Diedhiou. Smith is also said to be a target for Middlesbrough, with it appearing unlikely that the player will stay put at the New York Stadium after suffering relegation. It remains to be seen if the Robins will be willing to match the Yorkshire club’s valuation of the frontman. Pearson makes claim over signings Bristol City boss Pearson has told BBC Radio Bristol that the club are unlikely to make more signings unless they sell players first. The Robins have only made a handful of signings so far this summer and arguably need to strengthen further in various areas. However the experienced manager was quick to state the following on the possibility of there being further incomings in the near future: “We’ll only add further if there are outgoings now. Or if there is a deal to be done that we as a club feel is the right thing to do. “I’m not going to add players for the sake of it, and we’re also mindful of keeping the club in a healthy financial situation. “My intention this window, and I think I’ve made it pretty clear from day one, has been to stabilise the squad and make it more solid through the middle.” https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/b...-price-set-pearson-makes-claim-over-signings/
No doubt about it the flash days are over, the economies are starting to bite, times are going to be tough but anything must be better than the flim flam we have all endured over recent times, it's going to be a long season and we all need to be patient because that's the way it is, take it or leave it, reality is here to stay.
This is our current first team squad, who would be your first 11 at the moment. https://www.bcfc.co.uk/teams/first-team-squad/
I just watched the Dave Rennie interview and I was impressed by his explanation about what the Loughborough break was all about which was obviously hard work on the pitch and in the gym plus team bonding in separate sessions. He spoke in a thoroughly honest way and I got the feeling that we may be a better team this time out based on the philosophies dictated by Nigel Pearson and how they will all fit in to place at all levels. Professionalism looks to have finally arrived at Ashton Gate and I haven't looked forward to a new season so much since I can't remember. Good luck to Nigel, Dave and the rest of the staff and players in showing us what real football is like.
This is Gregor MacGregor current first team choice. 'If the squad remains the same, 4-2-3-1: Bentley; Simpson, Baker, Atkinson, Dasilva; James, King; Palmer Wells, Weimann ; Martin. But a lot could change before then. I think Pearson will like the physicality offered by a fully fit Baker while the two full-backs pick themselves. I'm assuming that Joe Williams won't be quite there yet and that Pearson may throw a curve-ball by leaving out Kalas.'
Jesus a few weeks ago some were saying there were too many over 30's. At least the youngsters are getting a chance for a change.
Balance with experienced players showing the younger ones how to play the game is what we need. Experience at top level really counts and if you mix that with youthful pace and exuberance then you could be on a winner. I can't wait to see how the new deck of cards pans out.
