Nigel Pearson admits it's unlikely the club will dip into the free agent market to bolster his numbers at the back because he refuses to bring in names who won't strengthen his side.
That message was consistent with his update regarding Sol Bamba's situation with the Reds after insisting the veteran defender is still training with the club to help the 37-year-old maintain his fitness while he remains without a club.
The City manager wanted to bring in another right-sided central defender this summer with his options limited. Zak Vyner, Kal Naismith and Rob Atkinson have emerged as Pearson's first choice while Timm Klose remains a back-up option having recently recovered from a knee injury.
