After their dismal finish to the season, all eyes will be on the in and outs at Ashton Gate this summer. 

Bristol City have committed to Nigel Pearson and he's made it no secret that it'll take up to six windows to build the squad he feels can challenge for promotion to the Premier League.

That building starts this summer and it seems there could be a fair few players making way for the new arrivals, with more than 10 senior players out of contract ahead of the upcoming window.

Decisions will need to made about their futures, as well as the positions of a number of City players that have been linked with moves away from Bs3.

With Mark Ashton gone, it remains to be seen who will leading transfer negotiations for the Robins in the upcoming window.

There is likely to be a fair bit of movement, though, and with that in mind, we've outlined eight transfer dealings we could see emerge in the next few weeks...

Famara Diedhiou's City exit has seemed on the cards for some time now, with the striker out of contract in the summer and not agreeing new terms despite the club tabling offers.

A free transfer elsewhere seems likely at this point, with recent reports indicating that he was in advanced talks with Middlesbrough over a move.

Given the Teessiders have just seen Britt Assombalonga and Ashley Fletcher leave as free agents, Diedhiou's move to the Riverside would make a lot of sense.

It's a shame he didn't get one more chance to play in front of the Ashton Gate faithful, though he may well be back in a different shirt next season.

Diedhiou's exit will leave the Robins needing to add more firepower and Blackpool's Jerry Yates is a striker they've been continually linked to.

Yates has bagged 22 goals as he's helped the Tangerines reach the League One play-offs this season, drawing interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest and Blackburn Rovers as well as the Robins.

A mobile striker that does a bit of everything, the forward looks like a smart addition but any deal will clearly have to wait until the North West club's play-off run is over.

That said, if Blackpool are knocked out at the semi-final stage then we could see a deal agreed over the next few weeks.

It's been a fantastic season for Antoine Semenyo, who earlier this month was named City's Young Player of the Season.

The 21-year-old's transition from bright prospect to key attacking player is illustrated by the fact that no one has made more appearances for the Robins this season.

It's been by far his most impressive campaign in terms of production, seeing him score five times and add seven assists for the South West club.

That form has generated a fair bit of interest, with Crustal Palace, Newcastle United, Brighton, Southampton, West Ham United, Sheffield United, Norwich, and Watford among the sides linked.

The Robins won't want to lose him but we've seen that selling players to Premier League clubs is part of their business plan, so if a significant offer comes in then we can expect to see him depart.

Football League World sources informed us last month that Assombalonga is a player that's been on City's radar for some time.

The striker has now left Boro and though the last few seasons haven't been his best, he's proven a quality goalscorer in the Championship previously.

It is understood that the Robins are weighing up another move for Assombalonga, though they face some competition as reports recently suggested Rangers were in talks with him.

Pearson has suggested that he wants players with Championship experience, so with 221 appearances and 75 goals in the second tier under his belt, the 28-year-old would certainly fit the bill.

He's already a free agent, so a move could be wrapped up fairly quickly.

Dan Bentley's importance to City should not be underplayed, with his performances in 2020/21 more than deserving the Player of the Season award he recently received.

Those sort of displays have turned heads outside Bs3, however, with the Bristol Post reporting earlier this year that Southampton have been watching Bentley this season as they review their goalkeeping options.

The draw of Premier League football may well prove too much for the 27-year-old, while with Max O'Leary seemingly ready to step up as his replacement, City may be receptive to bids for their first choice shot-stopper.

Losing him would be a blow but cashing in on him early would allow them to reinvest ahead of next season.

Another free agent that is reportedly a City target, Alex Pritchard could help add some more creativity to the Robins midfield.

Pearson's side's attacking struggles were clear to see last season, with no team in the division averaging fewer shots per game, and Jamie Paterson's future is yet to be decided.

Those factors indicate that City could well be on the lookout for a new attacking midfielder and Pritchard would seem to fit the bill.

The 28-year-old hasn't been at his best in recent years but a fresh start could be just what he needs and with 125 Championship appearances to his name, he certainly has some experience at this level.

One of the most exciting young players coming through at Ashton Gate, a loan move could be on the cards for 17-year-old Alex Scott this summer.

City have had a fair bit of success in sending their bright prospects out on loan in recent years, with the likes of Liam Walsh, Robbie Cundy, and Tyreeq Bakinson flourishing, and you feel Scott is a prime candidate to make a similar move – having recently signed his first professional contract at the club.

Securing a move for him early on would surely help the teenager settle better and mean he's more likely to perform well.

Right-back looks like a problem position for the Robins right now, with Steven Sessegnon returning to Fulham at the end of his loan deal and Jack Hunt out of contract this summer.

Ryan Nyambe has been in pretty impressive form for Blackburn this season and with his contract running until next summer, assuming Rovers trigger the one-year option, City may well be able to strike a deal for him.

He's 23, which means he could be the solution on the right flank for some time, but already has 123 Championship appearances under his belt – giving him the second-tier experience Pearson has indicated he's looking for.

Recent reports have indicated that Blackburn expect Nyambe to leave this summer, so he could be one to watch.