Bristol City manager Nigel Pearson will be pleased to have done some early business in the form of Mark Sykes with the summer transition underway.
It's that time of year when many of City's Championship rivals and managers are scouring the market for free transfers as clubs continue to release their retained lists. There are bargains to be had but players are keen to assess all the options available to them before making a final decision.
With the uncertainty of the transfer market and limited cash available for many Championship sides, managers will have to be extra cautious when parting with their money as the risks to sign players remain higher than ever.
