Guernsey FC midfielder signs for Bristol City

Guernsey FC midfielder Alex Scott is set to join Bristol City after signing a pre-contract agreement with the Championship club.

The 16-year-old, who came through the youth ranks at St Martins, will join up with their academy in the new year.

He scored a hat-trick while on trial earlier this month and representatives from the club were at Footes Lane on Wednesday night to formalise their interest.

Scott - the Green Lions' youngest ever player - has made himself a fixture in their side in his debut season. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Scott has made 13 appearances for the Green Lions since making his debut this season.

The island club have forged strong links with Bristol City in recent years, and have taken players on loan from the Championship side.

But this move reinforces the two-way nature of the relationship with young players from the island benefiting from the exposure to a higher-level outfit.