Sheffield Wednesday have held talks with Bristol City over signing outcast Tyreeq Bakinson on a permanent deal, Bristol Live understands.
The 23-year-old midfielder is free to leave this summer having fallen out of favour under Nigel Pearson. He has been training with the Under-23s following his loan return from Ipswich Town.
The Tractor Boys had the option of signing Bakinson on a permanent deal and despite showing promise in League One, head coach Kieran McKenna opted against activating the clause although still holds an interest.