Lejsal is a former Czech under-21 international.

Bristol City boss Gary Johnson is hoping Czech keeper Martin Lejsal can be signed by the Championship side.

The 26-year-old kept a clean sheet in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Premier League newcomers Wolves.

City now hope to persuade Lejsal's club FC Brno to allow him to move on a season-long loan deal to Ashton Gate.

"With Adriano Basso still on the books we can't afford a transfer fee and big wages so it might suit us at this moment," Johnson told BBC Points West.

"I'm going to talk to his representatives. He did everything asked of him (against Wolves) and he's a big lad who looks nice and solid."

Midfielder Lee Johnson and defender Louis Carey both missed the Wolves friendly in which Danny Haynes and Nicky Maynard grabbed the goals.

Johnson was suffering with cold symptoms and was sent home as a precaution, while Carey has been given compassionate leave after a family bereavement.

City's David Clarkson hit the post early on before Haynes ran on to a pass from Maynard and finished with the outside of his right foot.

Maynard added a second goal, beating keeper Wayne Hennessey with a 30-yard strike.

Johnson added: "They were two fantastic goals and we had a couple of other chances as well that were good moves. Danny and Nicky were a constant threat."

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