Nigel Pearson has issued a hands-off warning to any club that wants to prize Antoine Semenyo away from the club.
Bristol Live revealed on Friday the club have opened contract talks with the in-form striker in an attempt to fend off interest from Premier League suitors but also reward him for his outstanding form over the last 10 weeks.
Semenyo, 22, currently has 16 months left on his contract but City have the option to extend it for an extra 12 months meaning the club have some extra security when inevitable transfer interest arises in the summer.