Bristol City winger McIndoe closing on Sheffield United move
City boss Gary Johnson confirmed that McIndoe was absent from the start of pre-season training yesterday morning after an undisclosed offer for the Scottish wideman had been accepted.
Former Yeovil star McIndoe was reunited with Johnson in the summer of 2006 after arriving at Ashton Gate from Wolves – but the Bristol City boss now expects a deal to be completed within days.
Johnson said: "Sheffield United are talking to Michael at the moment and that will probably happen within the next couple of days.
"I don't want to say too much about it at this time, because it has not happened yet and Michael could still come back here. Once it is done we will be able to talk about the reasons in greater detail."
McIndoe's departure was expected to pave the way for the arrival of Taunton-born Manchester United winger Lee Martin, but Johnson added: "That is unlikely to happen. He is a local lad and we did speak to Manchester United about him.
"We also had a word with his agent but he was very non-committal at that time.
"Lee is very close to Roy Keane at Ipswich. We showed some interest at first but realised that his interest was with Keane and so we pulled out of the running quite early."
Johnson, who has already made three signings in the last couple of days insists, however, that one more could be 'imminent' and that another two have agreed terms and could join Bristol City depending on the outcome of the McIndoe situation and other possible permutations. "We are hoping to get things sorted with one particular player as soon as possible," Johnson said.
"Terms have been agreed and he now has to make a decision as to whether he comes here or takes a very lucrative offer abroad.
"I should know about that one in the next couple of days and then there are two more players who have also agreed terms, but are awaiting a decision from me on whether they will be needed, depending on other circumstances.
"I think we will probably get a couple more in. We already have a squad that has got us there or thereabouts in the last two seasons.
"We have got some very good Championship players here already. We have to keep them and add more quality in areas where we need it."
Meanwhile, goalkeeper Adriano Basso has been offered a contract extension. The Brazilian's current deal runs out at the end of the coming season but Johnson said: "We'd like to keep Adriano around for as long as possible and we have made him a very good offer.
"There is no particular deadline but if these things drag on until near the end of the season it can sometimes play on a player's mind, and I would like things sorted out before then."
Former Bristol City star Scott Murray last night completed his move to Yeovil Town. The Scotsman has put pen to paper on a two-year deal to move to Huish Park.
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