Bristol City transfers LIVE: Derby County, Leeds United and Premier League clubs interested in Brownhill but O'Dowda links played down
All the news and analysis from BS3 and the Championship
Krishan Davis
James PiercySports Editor
Updated 18:47, 7 JUN 2019
Josh Brownhill takes on Hull's Kevin Stewart
Hello and welcome to today's live blog!
We would really, really love to bring you news of a new signing but unfortunately all is a little quiet on the Bristol City front with this round of international fixtures perhaps delaying talks with key targets.
After England decided they didn't fancy the Nations League final anyway and delivered semi-final victory to the Dutch on a plate, there is still interest for Robins fans in tonight's Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Callum O'Dowda will be wanting to make an impact for the Republic of Ireland in Denmark in what is his first chance to impress Mick McCarthy, while Tomas Kalas (who's not a City player but we all want him to be) should start for the Czech Republic in Prague against Bulgaria.
Elsewhere, and another reason while transfer talk has been a little muted, is that CEO Mark Ashton is in Portugal for the EFL Conference.
It may sound a little dry, and 72 middle-aged men in suits chatting football politics is as dry as it gets, but there are serious and genuinely interesting matters to be discussed including Aston Villa's spending and Financial Fair Play in the Championship.
Keep an eye on below for updates throughout the day concerning the Robins and the Championship at large
Bristol City's stance on Josh Brownhill 17:34
Brownhill attracting interest 11:08
Two coaches to depart 10:07
Leeds cool interest in O'Dowda 08:50
That's all from us today
Thanks for reading and have a pleasant weekend.
Be sure to check back tomorrow, though, for more Robins-related news.
Derby's new kit makes your eyes hurt
Bristol City's stance on Josh Brownhill
It's not wholly unsurprising to see Josh Brownhill's name mentioned alongside a number of clubs, after all he is a pretty damn' fine player.
This morning Sky Sports News ran a report stating Premier League Brighton, newly-promoted Sheffield United plus Derby County and Leeds United are all interested in the midfielder.
Bristol Live understands that report to be genuine, plus there is interest elsewhere in the Premier League, but City are clear: Brownhill is not for sale.
Josh Brownhill celebrates scoring against Reading
Daniel James to Manchester United agreed
Championship is sixth-richest league in the world
Clubs in England's second tier had combined revenues of £749 million in 2017/18, according to the latest Deloitte Annual Review of Football Finance.
Only five top flights across Europe have larger revenues than that - the Premier League (£4.80 billion), the Bundesliga (£2.79bn), La Liga (£2.71bn), Serie A (£1.96bn) and Ligue 1 (£1.49bn).
It means that Championship clubs bring in more money between them than clubs in the top flights of Russia (£717 million), Turkey (£645 million) and the Netherlands (£437m).
Championship clubs with parachute payments are earning twice as much as those without them on average.
Those without the payments had average revenues of £21m in 2017/18. That's less than half the £51m average revenue for those receiving parachute payments.
The report comes with a health warning for Championship clubs.
Wages made up 106 per cent of revenue in 2017/18, up from 99 per cent the season before.
It shows the financial risks Championship clubs are willing to take in order to chase promotion to the Premier League.
Sam Boor, senior manager in the Deloitte Sports Business Group concluded: "Despite increased revenues, controlling costs remains the biggest challenge for Championship clubs."
EFL to implement 'Rooney Rule'
Clubs in the Football League will have to interview at least one Black, Asian or ethnic minority candidate for a first-team manager's position from next season.
It follows the lead of the NFL, which adopted the 'Rooney Rule' - named after former Pittsburgh Steelers' owner Art Rooney - in 2003, after a study revealed that minority coaches were less likely to be hired and more likely to be fired than their white counterparts.
The move comes following an 18-month trial period, which saw clubs interview at least one BAME candidate on a voluntary basis when undertaking a recruitment process for any managerial position in first-team football.
But following the League's AGM in Portugal, the ruling has now been formalised with the introduction of the new regulation ensuring more opportunities to BAME candidates when applying for roles at clubs.
Macclesfield Town manager Sol Campbell
Chelsea's court decision affects City
Bristol City are awaiting the outcome of Chelsea's appeal against their transfer ban to see whether their bid to bring in two key targets will be boosted.
Jay Dasilva and Tomas Kalas were on loan at Ashton Gate from the Blues last season alongside Kasey Palmer.
With the trio unlikely to be included in Chelsea's first team next season , they are expected to move on.
However, that could hinge on Chelsea's appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against their ban from buying players for the next two transfer windows.
It's the boss' birthday
Former Bristol City target has medical
Former Rangers left-back Lee Wallace has had a medical with QPR, according to reports.
The experienced defender was linked with a move to Ashton Gate in January, but it never materialised.
It now seems he is likely to move elsewhere.
Lee Wallace (Image: Daily Record)
LJ enjoying a short birthday break
Ashley Williams released by Everton
Could he do a job in the Championship?
HBD gaffer!
Loftus Road renamed
Brownhill attracting interest
It has emerged Bristol City star Josh Brownhill is attracting interest from a host of clubs - including from the Premier League.
The attacking midfielder reportedly has suitors in the top flight as well as the second tier.
Josh Brownhill of Bristol City celebrates scoring a goal (Image: Rogan/JMP)
Two coaches to depart
Bristol City will announce soon that long serving fitness coach Rhys Carr is leaving the club.
And in addition, Bristol Live has been told that goalkeeping coach David Coles is also leaving BS3 having been in situ since 2014 and arriving from Portsmouth.
Scottish giants move for Bristol City target
Worrying news from north of the border.
Celtic have opened direct talks over signing David Turnbull.
The Daily Record reports that the Scottish champions have lodged an official enquiry with Motherwell over the player, who has also been linked with Bristol City.
City were reported over the weekend to have firmed up their interest in the player by also lodging an enquiry for the Scottish football writers' Young Player of the Year.
Leeds cool interest in O'Dowda
A very interesting development in the ongoing Callum O'Dowda saga.
Leeds United have reportedly ended their interest in him.
They looked at O'Dowda in January during their search for a pacy wide player, but will not return for the Republic of Ireland international, even though top target Daniel James is joining Manchester United.
Bristol City's Callum O'Dowda
Development coach to leave
Bristol City development coach Rhys Carr is set to leave the club after six years, according to Training Ground Guru.
The Welshman arrived at Ashton Gate from Cardiff in 2013.
He had been head of fitness and conditioning before becoming development coach at the start of last season.
Carr leaves the Robins by mutual consent.
Bristol City coaches Rhys Carr, Dean Holden, Lee Johnson, Jamie McAllister (Image: Matt McNulty/JMP)
Does anyone speak Czech?
Could have *sworn* he mentioned about his love of Scott Murray, cider and a four-year contract but our translation may be a little dodgy ...
(it's a promo video for a series of charity runs throughout the Czech Republic)
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByW-6geg_00/?hl=en
All you need to know about the EFL Conference
Beyond the fact it's taking place in Portugal, here is a potted guide to the big subjects that will be on the agenda. Many of which will directly affect Bristol City.
Bristol City chief operating officer Mark Ashton
City miss out on striker
Don't get too annoyed/excited, it is only a 17-year-old non-league prospect by the name of Owen Windsor, who has chosen to sign for West Brom, but again shows that City are thinking outside the box in terms of recruitment and using the local area to unearth talent.
West Brom-bound Owen Windsor
O'Dowda opens up about online abuse
The City winger is persona non grata among the majority of the fanbase (actively seeking a move away from a club will do that to a player) but has made some interesting comments surrounding social media abuse of footballers and the effect it has.
O'Dowda also spoke about his relationship with Lee Johnson and how his time at Bristol City has benefitted his career.
And thanks for joining us. Before we get stuck into today's news, here are some of yesterday's highlights ...