In the current Championship financial climate, clubs have to proceed with extra caution when investing in new players.
With many still dealing with the hangover caused by the pandemic, managers across the league are reiterating the message that clubs have to sanction outgoings before they can consider bringing a new name through the door.
Loan deals and free transfers remain the most likely scenario to get deals done but even the players are discovering that options are likely to be more limited. Bristol City will certainly be keen to exploit the free agent market given their necessity to put money back into the coffers.
