Nigel Pearson has already forecast a big summer, with reference to potential incomings in reshaping a squad that has shown glimpses this season but ultimately is in an area of the Championship it really doesn't want to be.
However, that sentiment extends far beyond transfers before the contract situation of a number of individuals need to be addressed. The Robins have only five players who become free agents this summer and a mammoth 15 in 2023, albeit with a number of individuals holding options.
Such are the tight financial parameters Pearson must work within, many are not straightforward yes or no decisions, and are dependent on a number of factors beyond, even, the manager's own opinion of each respective player. We've taken a closer look at the seven main ones to be deliberated over, which will have a considerable bearing on the make-up of the squad for 2022/23.
