Nigel Pearson believes the Bristol City dressing room could benefit from a maverick and matchwinner "to keep him on his toes" after missing out on a summer deal for Reda Khadra.
The City manager took Tuesday's 1-0 home defeat to Sheffield United as an example of when a player of that character and personality could have been the difference in unlocking a tight defence despite creating 16 chances on goal.
In his post-match comments, Pearson admitted he missed out on a summer loan deal for the United attacker who was hooked off after just 34 minutes with Paul Heckingbottom changing shape because of the influence Alex Scott was having in midfield. Khadra, 21, opted to join Sheffield United over City during a temporary switch from Brighton & Hove Albion.
