{"id":957783,"date":"2026-05-13T20:30:20","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/957783\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T20:30:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:30:20","slug":"coventry-city-now-keen-on-signing-man-utd-player-whos-bristol-citys-top-target","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/957783\/","title":{"rendered":"Coventry City now keen on signing Man Utd player who’s Bristol City’s top target"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bristol City have identified Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek as their top transfer target, but Coventry City<\/a> have now entered the race for his signature.<\/p>\n

Bristol City and Coventry set to battle it out for Vitek<\/strong><\/p>\n

According to a report from Sports Boom, signing Vitek is Bristol City’s number one priority<\/a> in the summer transfer window, off the back of a successful spell on loan at Ashton Gate from Man United.<\/p>\n

The Robins, who are currently without a permanent manager, are determined to get a deal over the line, but there is set to be competition from Championship winners Coventry, who are now ready to pounce.<\/p>\n

The Sky Blues also relied on a loanee goalkeeper throughout the campaign, namely Carl Rushworth, who featured in all 46 Championship games after arriving from Brighton & Hove Albion.<\/p>\n

However, it could be difficult to tempt Brighton into a permanent sale, given that the 24-year-old excelled on loan at the CBS Arena, winning Coventry’s fans Player of the Season, Players’ Player of the Season and the Young Player of the Season award.<\/p>\n

As such, Frank Lampard’s side are now keeping close tabs on Vitek, who also put in some solid performances for Bristol City, despite his side being unable to mount a play-off push.<\/p>\n

Radek Vitek<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Radek-Vitek-Man-Utd\"<\/p>\n

The Czech goalkeeper was described as “something special” by reporter Dan Carter<\/a> back in January, and he ranked joint-fourth in terms of clean sheets in the Championship, despite missing five of the 46 matches.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ranking<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Championship goalkeeper<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Club<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Clean sheets<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

1<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Carl Rushworth<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Coventry City<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

17<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

2<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Christian Walton<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Ipswich Town<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

16<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

3<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Solomon Brynn<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Middlesbrough<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

13<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Radek Vitek<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Bristol City<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n

4<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Lawrence Vigouroux<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

Swansea City<\/p>\n<\/td>\n\n

12<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Radek Vitek’s Championship season<\/p>\n