Bristol City will be desperate to break into the promotion picture this season after narrowly missing out on the play-offs last term.

And Lee Johnson took his summer recruitment drive to a total of eight on Thursday when the arrival of Kasey Palmer on a permanent deal was confirmed.

He joins Tomas Kalas, Jay Dasilva, Daniel Bentley, Sammie Szmodics, Robbie Cundy, Tommy Rowe and Rene Gilmartin at Ashton Gate as they look to worm their way into the Premier League.

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The 22-year-old impressed during a loan spell at Ashton Gate after signing on loan in the January transfer window as the Robins narrowly missed out on a play-off place.

He became a fan favourite over the course of his 17 matches with the club, scoring two goals and providing one more assist.

But, now he has a new long-term home, after signing a four-year deal, and the City fans were delighted with the news...