The summer can always prove to be a difficult period surrounded by uncertainty for players and their immediate futures.
That's likely to be no different for a number of Bristol City players who are either approaching the ends of their contracts, have a year left on their deals or have just simply fallen out of favour in Nigel Pearson's side.
Premier League clubs are also likely to be watching the clubs' up and talents like a hawk eager not to miss out on some of the country's top talent - even if they do have to fork out a small fortune.