Championship interest in Jason Knight, as Derby County face battle to hold onto midfielder

Ireland ace Jason Knight could be in line for a return to the Championship, with Bristol City keen to land the midfielder.

Knight is in the last year of his contract with League One side Derby County.

And the Robins hope to lure him away before rival clubs have a chance to swoop for the 22-year-old.

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Knight played 47 games for Paul Warne's side last season and the Rams are not keen to let him go.

Derby prepare to mount another bid to return to the Championship following a seventh place finish in League One last season.

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