Gerhard Struber and Bristol City have until September 1 to complete any remaining transfer business this summerGerhard Struber and Bristol City have made four signings so far this summer(Image: Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

Gerhard Struber has admitted that while he is happy with his current Bristol City squad and the Reds don’t need to “stress” about making further additions, he still wants to add “one or another” player to his ranks before the transfer deadline.

The City head coach, who was appointed as Liam Manning’s successor in June, has now had a chance to see the bulk of his squad in competitive action following Tuesday night’s Carabao Cup win over MK Dons. Goals from Jason Knight and substitute Yu Hirakawa saw the Reds beat Paul Warne’s side 2-0 at Ashton Gate, and book their place in the second round.

Struber made five changes to the team that beat Sheffield United for the clash with the Dons. The only available senior players not to take to the field across the first two fixtures of the season, or Tuesday’s Under-21s game at the HPC, have been Harry Cornick, Lewis Thomas and Haydon Roberts. Every other injury-free option has played some part over the last week.

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Despite being impressed by what he has seen from the players already at his disposal so far, the Austrian still feels the Reds need to add to the four additions they have made so far this summer. While Struber hopes such signings will be made “as soon as possible”, he was unable to disclose any details about any potential deals on Tuesday evening

“Yes, I am happy with my group, of course,” the head coach told Bristol Live in his post-match press conference. “I like these players, I like the attitude, and I would say the character of this team is on a very, very high level.

“To work with this group is super. It is really, really, really good, and I have a high appreciation that I have the chance to do it.

“On the same way, of course, I look on the market and of course I want to do the one or other piece what would help us in the end that we grow also from the quality. We have to do something, but not with stress.

“Of course, the transfer window will close at the end of the month, but I think we will do the one or other thing and hopefully, as soon as possible.

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“Still nothing that I can speak [about],” Struber continued when asked if there was anything close to being completed. “I would say that I will tell you when it’s clear.”

While City are still looking to add to their ranks, reports emerged ahead of Tuesday night’s game linking Ross McCrorie with a move away from BS3. Such reports suggested Serie A side Udinese, Norwich City, and clubs in the MLS held an interest in the Scotland international, with a fee of £3.5million needed to convince the Robins to sanction his exit.

Bristol Live understands that the Reds are not planning to sell the versatile defender this summer, and if a deal were to happen, it would take a bigger fee than the £3.5million reported by various publications.

Of course, as a club in the Championship, every player has their price, but Struber also emphasised his desire to keep the 27-year-old at Ashton Gate beyond the September 1 transfer deadline.

“Ross is super important for us,” the head coach told BBC Radio Bristol after the win over MK Dons. “I can not imagine that. Never, never would I let him go, never.”

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