, Bristol City – is it time to tie-up Tomáš?

Bristol City – is it time to tie-up Tomáš?

Bristol City fans are eager for boss Lee Johnson to sort out a deal for Czech Republic international defender Tomáš Kalas.

The 6ft Chelsea centre-back was a stalwart for the Robins last season, and his partnership with Adam Webster was a crucial reason why City almost secured a play-off spot. The team conceded 53 goals all season, which was the 4th best record in the division.

Indeed, with fellow defender Lloyd Kelly being sold to Bournemouth, leaving only 3 senior centre backs at the club, it is even more crucial that City sign Kalas, or a player of similar style and stature.

Kalas has teased fans, and fuelled further speculation, with a recent Instagram post hinting at a move to Ashton Gate. His post reads “Now time to relax and after that back to business. But where?’. Bristol City player Korey Smith responded with a suggestive side eyes emoji, and Kalas commented the same suggesting that a move to BS3 could be on the cards.

If Bristol City are to purchase Chelsea’s longest serving player it will come at a substantial cost. It is believed that it would take a deal of £4million to purchase Kalas, and City would also have to match his Premier League wages. There will be competition for the Czech, who, although only 26, has plenty of Championship experience.

Indeed, Kalas has previously seen promotion from the Championship with Fulham, and reached the play-offs with Middlesborough. While the cost to acquire Kalas may be high, it is undoubtable that if City are to be serious contenders for the play-offs in 2019/20 then he is the calibre of player that will be required.

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