Bristol City will be looking to push on in the Championship next season after finishing 17th in the league standings earlier this month.

The Robins only managed to show glimpses of promise during the 2021/22 campaign as a lack of consistency hindered their progress at this level.

With the transfer window set to open next month, it will be intriguing to see whether Nigel Pearson will be able to nail his recruitment.

Whereas the Robins boss may be tempted to spend some money in order to secure the services of players between now and the start of the new term, he could also find it beneficial to turn to the loan market for inspiration.

Teams in the top-flight will unquestionably be keen to further the development of some of their young players by sanctioning temporary moves in the coming months.

Here, we have decided to take a look at eight Premier League players that Bristol City should be looking to sign on loan this summer...

When you consider that Manchester City are currently able to turn to the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva, Cole Palmer may find it difficult to force his way into the club's match-day squad next season.

During the current campaign, the 20-year-old has scored eight goals at Under-23 level whilst he has also featured for the club's senior side in the Champions League.

An extremely exciting young prospect, Palmer ought to be on the Robins' radar as City could be open to the possibility of loaning him out this summer.

Currently on loan at West Bromwich Albion, Matt Clarke is set to return to Brighton & Hove Albion when his loan spell expires later this month.

When you consider that the defender managed to record a respectable WhoScored match rating of 6.97 in the Championship last season, it is abundantly clear to see that he has what it takes to deliver the goods at this level.

If Brighton are willing to loan him out again, the Robins should consider making a move for him as they may need to bolster their defensive options after conceding 77 goals in the 2021/22 campaign.

A product of Arsenal's youth academy, Charlie Patino marked his senior debut by scoring in his side's 5-1 victory over Sunderland in the League Cup in December.

Since this fixture, Patino has been utilised predominantly at Under-23 level by the Gunners.

Whereas youth football can provide players with the confidence, Patino may find it more beneficial to feature for a team in the second-tier next season.

By making a move for the 18-year-old midfielder, the Robins could benefit from being able to call upon his services next season as he clearly possesses a great deal of potential.

Jan Paul van Hecke enjoyed a fruitful loan spell at Blackburn Rovers last season as he was named as the club's Player of the Year.

Whereas the defender has admitted that he now wants to feature in the top-flight for Brighton & Hove Albion, he may find it difficult to overtake the likes of Lewis Dunk and Adam Webster in the pecking order.

Therefore, another loan spell in the Championship may allow van Hecke to improve as a player.

Given that the Dutchman managed to make 31 appearances at this level for Blackburn last season, he could prove to be a good addition to Bristol City's squad if the club are able to convince Brighton to sanction a temporary exit.

Ryan Giles is another player who ought to be on the Robins' radar as he produced some impressive performances in the Championship last season.

Over the course of two separate loan spells at Cardiff City and Blackburn, the 22-year-old managed to provide 10 direct goal contributions in 32 league appearances.

Capable of playing in a plethora of different positions, Giles' versatility could prove to be useful for the Robins during the 2022/23 campaign.

If Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to the possibility of letting Giles leave this summer, Pearson should consider contacting the club over a potential move.

Although Bristol City are currently able to call upon the services of Daniel Bentley and Max O'Leary, they could find it beneficial to swoop for Gavin Bazunu this summer if one of the aforementioned duo departs.

The Manchester City goalkeeper excelled during his loan spell at Portsmouth as he managed to claim 16 clean-sheets in the third-tier.

Given that Bazunu clearly possesses the ability to play at a higher level, it wouldn't be at all surprising if City decide to sanction a temporary move to a Championship side this summer as featuring in this division will do wonders for the 20-year-old's development.

Loaned out to the Robins' arch-rivals Bristol Rovers in January, Elliot Anderson helped the club secure a return to the third-tier by providing 13 direct goal contributions in this division.

Set to return to Newcastle United at the end of May, the attacking midfielder could be allowed to leave St James' Park again this summer on a temporary basis.

If Anderson is available, Pearson ought to be looking into the possibility of making a move for him as he could add some creativity to the club's squad for the 2022/23 campaign.

Whereas Folarin Balogun only managed to show glimpses of his ability during his recent loan spell at Middlesbrough, he could end up thriving in the Championship under the guidance of the right manager.

Unlikely to feature for Arsenal's senior side next season, Balogun could be allowed to leave the club again in the upcoming transfer window.

Having produced an underwhelming total of six direct goal contributions in the second-tier in 18 appearances, the forward may feel as if he has a point to prove at this level and thus the Robins may find it beneficial to take a risk on him if he is available.