The Bristol City squad returned for pre-season training on Monday but two players were noticeable by the absence at the High Performance Centre.
Bristol Live understands that neither playmaker Kasey Palmer nor centre-back Robbie Cundy joined the rest of the members of the Robins first-team squad who are fit, available and have not been on international duty over the last few weeks.
Palmer has been told by manager Nigel Pearson his future lies away from the club and the playmaker is expected to complete a permanent switch to Championship rivals Coventry City this week, effectively on a free transfer so City can avoid paying the final year of his contract representing a saving in excess of £1million.
