Bristol City considering transfer move for Bolton Wanderers player

Bristol City are interested in Bolton’s George Thomason as they look to strengthen their midfield following Alex Scott’s departure.

The 22-year-old midfielder joined Bolton in 2020 from non-league Longridge Town, and he has gone on to make over 70 appearances for the club since, which includes helping them to promotion from League Two.

Whilst injuries have halted his progress, Thomason is back fully fit and has featured in Bolton’s two games so far this season.

And, it appears he could be on the move this summer, as Bristol Live revealed that he is on the radar of the Robins, who would obviously be able to offer the player Championship football.

The big news for Bristol City all summer has been the future of Alex Scott. The England youth international has been outstanding for Nigel Pearson’s side over the past two years, and he particularly excelled last time out, with Scott named as the Young Player of the Year in the Championship.

Therefore, a summer departure has always been a possibility, and it was finally confirmed that Bournemouth had won the race for the teenager, in a deal that could be worth up to £25m.

Naturally, you would think the club will be in the market for a replacement, and with Thomason a midfielder, he may be viewed as Scott’s successor.

But, the reality is that he’s a different type of player. Firstly, it’s going to be near impossible for Bristol City to get someone with the same skill-set of Scott, which is why he has gone for £25m to the Premier League.

Yet, the middle of the park is an area that needs addressing, and Thomason has a good all-round game that should make him a good fit for Nigel Pearson’s group.

He doesn’t have the same attacking ability as Scott though, who is brilliant at carrying the ball. Nevertheless, if this does happen, it will boost the options for Bristol City, and Thomason fits the profile of the Robins’ recent recruitment in that he is a young, hungry player with the potential to get even better.