Transfer gossip: Bristol City linked with Smith, Bees linked with Diakite

A round-up of the latest transfer speculation involving the area’s Championship clubs…

Bristol City are considering making a bid for Fulham striker Matt Smith, the Bristol Post reports.

Smith scored 13 goals in his 20 appearances for the Robins during a loan spell at Ashton Gate last season.

The Post say City believe they is a chance he would be allowed to leave Craven Cottage if an offer was made.

Meanwhile, Brentford are interested in QPR’s Samba Diakite, it is claimed.

One of the many transfer-gossip websites say the Bees are considering a move for the midfielder, who has not played this season.