Bristol City continue to mull over how much of their transfer budget they wish to spend on Derby County’s Jason Knight, with Rams manager Paul Warne accepting the Republic of Ireland international is expected to leave Pride Park this summer.
As first reported by the Telegraph, City had two bids rejected last month with the second worth up to £1.6million with the League One club wanting a figure closer to £2m. Since those unsuccessful approaches, the Robins have bided their time over making a third offer, mindful Derby are trying to drive Knight’s price-tag up by inviting a bidding war.
Stoke City and Ipswich Town are the other Championship clubs interested in the 22-year-old but with the Tractor Boys having signed Jack Taylor from Peterborough United, the prospect of them signing also Knight appears unlikely.
