Sky not so blue for Coventry's Mifsud as Maltese in talks with Bristol City

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The Robins have been given permission to discuss terms with the Malta international, who scored 17 goals for the Sky Blues last season, after the player handed in a transfer request at the Ricoh Arena.

'The Mosquito' shot to prominence last season when he hit both goals in Coventry's Carling Cup win over .

Ironically, his place will be taken by new signing Freddy Eastwood, whose goal for Southend put United out of the competition 12 months earlier.

Taking the Michael: Championship clubs have been put on alert after Michael Mifsud handed in a transfer request at Coventry City.

Coventry boss Chris Coleman said: 'I spoke with Michael this week and he feels
it is time for him to move on.'

Meanwhile, Bristol City could pull out of a club record £1.5m deal to buy Egyptian striker Emad Meteb.

Meteb, 25, agreed a three-year contract at Ashton Gate last week, but then played for his club Al-Ahly in a derby match on Sunday against City's wishes.

Manager Gary Johnson was shocked to hear Meteb played all 90 minutes of the game against Zimalek and is now considering his options.