Bristol City are to give a trial to Dutch striker Anduele Pryor, according to reports in Holland. And they are hoping to tie up a move for Scotland midfielder Paul Hartley on a free transfer early next week. Pryor, a 24-year-old Vitesse Arnhem striker, is likely to join the Robins for their pre-season trip to Portugal next week, as they hunt for a proven targetman. Bristol City have been searching for a powerful forward since Dele Adebola declined a new contract to join Nottingham Forest. Of Gary Johnson's current frontmen, only John Akinde could be described as a targetman and he has made just a handful of starts since leaving non-league football with Ebsfleet United.
Bristol Evening Post

Dutch midfielder Anduele Pryor has been offered a trial at Bristol City, according to Vitesse general director Paul van der Kraan. Pryor, a left-footed player, has been plying his trade at the Eredivisie club since 2006 but his immediate future remains unclear. The 24-year-old's talent is believed to have caught the eye of Robins manager Gary Johnson, who is keen to take a closer look at his qualities. Van der Kraan said: "For Anduele there is an invitation for a trial at Bristol City."
Sky Sports

Sheffield United will be signing a midfielder of the highest calibre if they broker a deal for Bristol City's Michael McIndoe. That is the view of Mickey Walker, Doncaster Rovers' director of football, after it emerged that the former Scotland A international has been granted permission to discuss a move to Bramall Lane. Walker was responsible for bringing McIndoe to South Yorkshire in 2003 when - together with the then manager of Rovers, Dave Penney, he prised the 29-year-old away from Yeovil for just £50,000. McIndoe's value has grown considerably since then following spells at Barnsley and Wolves. And, according to Walker, United have targeted a player capable of unlocking even the most miserly of Championship defences. "Macca is a consummate professional," Walker said.
Sheffield Star

Sheffield United have had a £1.8m bid accepted for Watford winger Tommy Smith and have also agreed a deal to bring Bristol City winger Michael McIndoe to Bramall Lane.
Yorkshire Post

Sheffield United have begun talks with Watford's Tommy Smith and John-Joe O'Toole plus Bristol City's Michael McIndoe after having bids accepted.
BBC Sport

Hearts look to have lost out to Bristol City in the race to sign former Celtic midfielder Paul Hartley.
The 32-year-old Scotland internationalist, available on a free transfer after seeing out his contract at Parkhead, spent four years at Tynecastle before moving to Celtic, but a return to Edinburgh now appears off. Greek side Iraklis Saloniki had also made an offer for Hartley, but the player is due to head to Bristol early next week for a medical ahead of moving to the Championship club, for whom he is expected to sign a two-year deal.
Scotsman

Southampton boss Mark Wotte has confirmed Stern John has returned to the club to try to earn a new contract. John spent most of last season on loan at Bristol City as the troubled Saints sought to ease the pressure on their wage bill. The Trinidad & Tobago striker is now out of contract, but has linked up with the League One club for pre-season training.
Sky Sports

The clock has begun ticking on Bristol City's plans for a new stadium at Ashton Vale. The club has submitted its £65-million scheme to the city council in the hope of winning planning permission. But it is a race against time to win consent before a deadline of November 6. That's when the council must hand in its bid to the Football Association to stage World Cup games in the city.
Bristol Evening Post