Bristol City are hoping to recoup £10m from Bobby Reid’s sale this summer, with Derby County reportedly interested in luring the striker out of Ashton Gate.
According to a report from the Bristol Post, the Robins are holding out for £10m from Reid’s sale, with Derby amongst a host of clubs interested in making a move this summer.
West Bromwich Albion are in pole position to sign Reid, whilst AFC Bournemouth are amongst the Premier League sides interested.
Frank Lampard’s Derby have lined Reid up as a possible replacement now, with the Rams planning for life without Matej Vydra, who is on Leeds United’s radar.
The Robins won’t let the 25-year-old leave on the cheap this summer, after Reid enjoyed a particularly prolific 2017/18 campaign.
The striker bagged 21 goals and seven assists across all competitions, helping Lee Johnson’s side to 11th in the Championship and the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.
19 of Reid’s goals came in the Championship, with the Bristol City ace finishing the season amongst the division’s most prolific strikers.
Bristol City have moved to offer Reid a new long-term contract, in a bid to keep the striker at Ashton Gate, however, terms are yet to be agreed.
The Verdict
£10m for Reid seems about right, particularly in the current market and when you consider the year the 25-year-old has just had.
It’ll be interesting to see who meets Bristol’s demands now, with Derby clearly lining Reid up as a replacement for 22-goal Vydra.
The potential domino effect for Leeds making a move to Vydra could end up with Bristol City losing their marksmen.
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