The summer transfer window doesn’t officially open until June 10 but Bristol City have already completed one deal with the arrival of Mark Sykes on a free transfer from Oxford United and manager Nigel Pearson is a man who likes to get business done early.
Unlike last summer Pearson hasn’t highlighted precisely how many players he would like to sign and in which positions but it’s clear the defensive end of the field will be a priority after a truly forgettable campaign in that department.
These next couple of weeks are absolutely crucial in the sense it’s usually when players make a definitive decision as to their plans and/or acceptance of a contract, allowing clubs to streamline their recruitment plans with greater confidence.
