With cold water poured on rumours that Bristol City were in the mix for defender Dion Sanderson, it almost feels as though we are back to the drawing board.
Nigel Pearson has emphasised the desire to bring in a new face this month but was quick to remind supporters that their lack of finances make any new additions easier said than done.
January is already notoriously difficult at the best of times to bring in new arrivals, particularly with inflated price tags, and it is increasingly obvious City will need to offload a player or two before landing a new signing.
