How Bristol City's squad develops and changes over the next month will be intriguing and perhaps crucial to Nigel Pearson's reign as manager.
There's no doubt the Robins have to strengthen in certain areas including in central defence where mistakes and soft goals have continued to prove costly throughout parts of the season. The City manager has continuously reaffirmed the fact that signing a defender remains the main priority.
Unless they generate a transfer fee through a potential player sale or two, City will have to be shrewd in order to bring in new players. Trading seems the most likely scenario if the club are looking to bring in a name or two on a permanent basis.
