Coventry City are heading towards a very important summer transfer window to ensure they build on their impressive 2021/22 campaign.

Mark Robins' men finished 12th in the second tier, but flirted with the play-off places for the majority of the season despite being tipped for another relegation battle.

The Sky Blues have been on a steep upward trajectory under Robins and will be believing that he has the ability to lead them back to the Premier League in the not too distant future.

The relegated clubs from the Premier League are not expected to be as strong this time around, presenting an opportunity to the Sky Blues and many others to put together a serious push towards the top end.

Callum O'Hare and Viktor Gyokeres will certainly be on the radar of many in this summer window, but with both contracted at the club for another two seasons, they are in a strong financial position to keep hold of them, or at least recoup a significant fee.

Here, we have taken a look at eight Championship players Coventry could realistically target this summer...

Jacob Greaves would be a statement signing this summer if the Sky Blues were able to bring him in.

The 21-year-old centre back was ever-present for Hull City in 2021/22 and could see a move to Coventry as a step up, given the uncertainty around Shota Arveladze's credentials in the dugout at MKM Stadium.

With Jake Clarke-Salter's loan spell ending at the CBS Arena, a ball playing defender will be high on Robins' list to slot into the back three and Greaves would fit that bill.

With only one year remaining on his contract, this could be a realistic option.

Cyrus Christie is technically a free agent, but most recently played in the Championship on loan at Swansea City from Fulham in the second half of last season.

The 29-time Republic of Ireland international would certainly represent value in the market this summer and could provide further competition for places with Todd Kane at right wing back.

Christie fits a wing back role perfectly and showed his class in flashes with the Swans last term.

Recycling old flames but Sam McCallum would be a smart addition this summer if the flying wing back is not likely to see regular minutes for Norwich City.

The 21-year-old, who the Canaries bought from the Sky Blues in January 2020, spent last season on loan at Queens Park Rangers, McCallum was clearly one of the best players in his position in the second tier but injuries meant he only made 17 league appearances.

A loan move should be considered if he is not first choice under Dean Smith.

Josh Laurent is a player who should be on the radar of the vast majority of Championship clubs this summer, available on a free at the expiration of his contract with Reading.

The 27-year-old endured an injury-hit 2021/22 season, but came back into the side at the business to come up with some decisive contributions from midfield.

Coventry's midfield contingent could do with a freshening up and with Jordan Shipley departing for Shrewsbury Town, Laurent would be the ideal replacement.

Will Vaulks also offers potential value in the market, with his future up in the air having reached the end of his contract at Cardiff City.

The seven-time Wales international has become a very dependable central midfielder in the second tier, and in years gone by he probably would have done enough to earn a new deal in the Welsh capital.

The 28-year-old's performances can slip under the radar, but the work he does do provides a platform for more creative players to have a greater impact in the final third.

Kasey Palmer has all the ability needed to be playing right at the top end of the Championship.

His dedication has come under question though however, and the 25-year-old has been almost exiled by Nigel Pearson and Bristol City.

With just one year remaining on his deal at Ashton Gate, a prospective transfer fee would be minimal and the versatile attacking midfielder could be an excellent impact substitute, in combination with the likes of O'Hare, for Robins to utilise heading into 2022/23.

Once again, technically a free agent, but David McGoldrick could be an inspired pick-up for a second spell with the Sky Blues following his release from Sheffield United.

The 34-year-old was even a handful in the Premier League in recent years and his experience on and off the pitch would only solidify the core of senior heads at the club.

The 34-year-old can also act as a creator and drift into half spaces around a central striker to add some value to the squad.

Should Gyokeres depart this summer, Coventry could be well-advised to consider Oli McBurnie as a replacement.

The 26-year-old has one year remaining on his deal at Bramall Lane, but a poor 2021/22 in terms of goalscoring could see Paul Heckingbottom look elsewhere this summer.

Despite failing to net a league goal, McBurnie was a still huge threat when fit for the Blades, and it is only a matter of time before he returns to being a reliable goalscorer at the level.