It was imperative Bristol City trimmed the wage bill this summer, not just to help balance the books, but also to allow Nigel Pearson with the flexibility to bring in his own players.
With the transfer market still in full recovery mode due to the ongoing ripple effects of Covid, five senior players left with City earning just £1.3million through player sales due to their latest financials.
Robbie Cundy headed for Barnsley on a free transfer, Kasey Palmer joined Coventry for a nominal fee, Taylor Moore joined Shrewsbury on loan, Tyreeq Bakinson signed for Sheffield Wednesday and Callum O'Dowda went to Cardiff on a free transfer.