Coventry City have confirmed striker Michael Mifsud is in talks with Coca-Cola Championship rivals Bristol City after the clubs agreed a fee for the player.
The Robins have been given permission to discuss terms with the Malta international, who scored 17 goals for the Sky Blues last season, 11 times in the league but towards the end of the season suffered a goal drought spanning 19 games.
At the end of the season, Mifsud, pictured, handed in a transfer request at the Ricoh Arena.
Coventry boss Chris Coleman said: “I spoke with Michael this week and he feels it is time for him to move on.”
If the transfer goes ahead, Mifsud will re-unite with former Sky Blues striker Dele Adebola.
?Norwich City have completed the signing of midfielder David Bell from Luton Town for an undisclosed fee.
The 24-year-old was outstanding for the troubled Hatters last season and ended the campaign on loan to Leicester City.
He has signed a three-year deal at Carrow Road.”
Crystal Palace have completed the permanent signing of on-loan defender Jose Fonte from Benfica for an undisclosed fee, while also snapping up striker Simon Thomas from Ryman Premier League outfit Boreham Wood.
Nottingham Forest have signed teenage striker Mickael Darnet, 18, from AS Cannes, while rivals Derby County will learn on August 5 how much they will have to pay Tranmere for winger Steve Davies.
Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has confirmed he has opened contract talks with defender Ben Thatcher, who has been on trial since his release by Charlton Athletic.
