Nigel Pearson has claimed the club are still negotiating a contract with Han-Noah Massengo but admitted he is a realist about the midfielder's future at Bristol City.
The 20-year-old's current deal expires in 2023 meaning this summer could be the last opportunity to cash in or risk losing him for nothing - something Pearson is not eager to entertain.
With City's current financial predicament, letting Massengo run his contract down into next season remains slim, especially considering the interest his performances have generated throughout the two previous campaigns.
