Bristol City are reportedly eyeing up a permanent move for Burnley playmaker Scott Twine during the January transfer window, according to journalist Alan Nixon.
The 24-year-old is currently on loan at Championship rivals Hull City but could be set for a permanent exit from the Premier League side with a price tag revealed to be in the region of £2.5 million.
Twine has made 21 league appearances for Liam Rosenior’s side so far this season, scoring three goals and assisting a further three in the process and is due to remain with the Tigers until the end of the 2023/24 campaign.
However, Twine could be set to reunite with former manager Liam Manning at Bristol City, following his impressive spell under the Robins boss whilst at MK Dons, almost helping them to achieve a Championship promotion.
The midfielder is a product of the Swindon Town Academy, rising through their youth ranks and making over 50 appearances, before moving onto MK Dons on a free transfer. He joined Burnley in July 2022 helping Vincent Kompany’s side to achieve promotion to the Premier League but has since joined Hull City on loan.
Bristol City currently find themselves 12th in the Championship following their 3-2 victory against Hull City on Friday evening and sit just four points off the play-off places.
Meanwhile, Hull City occupy the final play-off spot in the Championship, two points ahead of Watford at the halfway stage of the season. Hull host Sunderland on boxing day whilst Bristol City travel to Watford.
Writer’s View
Scott Twine is a terrific playmaker at Championship level and it is almost no surprise to see Liam Manning keen to reunite with his former player, especially on a permanent deal.
However, a £2.5 million fee is a big commitment for the club to make and it would also require other Championship sides to stay out of the move which is something that won’t happen as there is likely to be a race for his signature.