Bristol City have a fantastic record of buying players and selling them for a sizeable profit – and the Championship club have made it no secret that has been a clear strategy in the modern era. 

Josh Brownhill, Adam Webster, and Jonathan Kodjia are all examples of players that have proven real money makers for the Robins, and latest target Jack Rudoni could be the next added to the list.

According to South London Press, City are one of a string of EFL clubs interested in the AFC Wimbledon midfielder.

It is understood that Huddersfield Town and Sunderland have already had bids rejected for Rudoni, the largest of which was £500,000, while Blackpool are also in the running for him.

The 21-year-old is thought to be keen to leave the Dons after they were relegated to League Two in 2021/22 and has entered the final 12 months of his contract, which is no doubt what has put the chasing clubs on red alert.

Edmund Brack from South London Press has told the Sunderland Echo this week that Wimbledon are looking for around £1 million upfront for the midfielder.

Previous bids may have come close to that in terms of total value but rather than add-ons and installments, it seems the Dons want the cash to reinvest in their squad ahead of their return to League Two.

Where Rudoni sits on City's list of transfer targets and indeed where adding a forward-thinking midfielder is on their list of priorities is unclear but if the money is available, the South West club have to consider making a seven-figure offer for a player that could earn them significant profit down the line.

The Wimbledon player enjoyed the best season of his career in 2021/22, scoring 12 goals and providing seven assists for a side that ultimately fell to relegation, and looks to have a massive future ahead of him.

He is comfortable in roles across the midfield, though perhaps wasted if played deeper, and has already drawn links to Premier League clubs.

One or two impressive seasons in the Championship could see his valuation skyrocket and given the exciting attacking players already in Nigel Pearson's squad, he could thrive at Ashton Gate.

Pearson suggested ahead of the summer window that there wouldn't be much money to spend but Steve Lansdown – of Hargreaves Lansdown fame – certainly knows one or two things about investments.

He should recognise that Rudoni represents serious money to be made further down the line.

Of course, City's FFP concerns may well mean it's not an option but if it is, the Dons midfielder could be the next Webster, Brownhill, or Kodjia.