Sell or keep? The big decision involving Han Noah-Massengo at Bristol City

One of the main positives in what has been a testing season for Bristol City has been the continued emergence of some of their impressive young players. 

Alex Scott and Antoine Semenyo have been the duo taking most of the headlines but Han-Noah Massengo has produced some sparkling performances as well.

With Matty James, Andy King, and Joe Williams all hampered by injuries this season, Massengo has been a regular fixture in Nigel Pearson’s midfield and has started to develop the consistency needed to take his game to the next level.

However, with the summer transfer window approaching and the 20-year-old set to enter the final 12 months of his current contract, City may have a decision to make in a few months’ time – whether to sell or keep the Frenchman.

We’ve highlighted the pros and cons of each action…

SELL 

The Robins’ business model is reliant on player sales and their recent financial struggles are no secret, so it would not be a surprise to see at least one of their bright prospects depart this summer.

Given his current contract situation, Massengo could be the obvious option as long as a significant offer is made for him.

The 20-year-old certainly has talent and a bright future in the game but there is a strong argument to be made that he is more expendable than either Scott or Semenyo – particularly if James, Williams, and King return to full fitness ahead of 2022/23 – and his current output could likely be replaced fairly easily via the transfer market.

Earlier this month, Pearson revealed that City are working hard to agree new terms with Massengo and clearly should he sign such a deal they won’t look to sell him.

However, if the midfielder doesn’t sign a contract extension then the Robins risk seeing him walk