Bristol City Close To Completing Deal For Bayern Munich Player

The Championship season is hotting up.

England's second tier will boast of the likes of Premier League stalwarts Newcastle United and Aston Villa, and could even welcome Dutch star Rafael van der Vaart who's being linked with a move to Reading.

Meanwhile, Bristol City are are on the verge of signing keeper Ivan Lucic. City have agreed a fee with Bayern Munich and the 21-year-old is expected to sign on at Ashton Gate pending a medical and international clearance.

Following an impressive trial against Cheltenham Town in a pre-season friendly, Lee Johnson is set to take a punt on the young-stopper.

He confirmed the imminent arrival claiming via BBC Radio Bristol; "He's just got to complete his medical, which is 90% done." While adding, "He's athletic, he kicks the ball well and it's interesting to take a punt on one like that, because he's got a really good pedigree." The City boss addressed his rawness stating the Austrian is "definitely one for the future."

Lets hope he picked up a few pointers from Manuel Neuer and Pepe Reina during his time at Allianz Arena as he makes his way to Bristol.

C'mon you REDS, er-I-mean, good luck Ivan.

Topics: Bristol City, Bayern Munich

Nasir Jabbar

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