Bristol City have concluded their summer transfer business with a significant departure and a new arrival. The club sold top scorer Emil Riis to Leicester City and completed the signing of Danish defender Signe Markvardsen for their women's team.

Emil Riis has joined Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, the BBC confirmed. The 28-year-old Danish striker was Bristol City's leading scorer last season with 12 goals in all competitions. Sporting director James Ellis stated the move was the right one for both the player and the club as they reshape their squad.

Riis has signed a four-year contract with Leicester. He told their club website he was excited by the project and aimed to bring his experience to the team.

The Robins' women's team have secured the signing of full-back Signe Markvardsen on a permanent deal. WSL Full-Time reported the 23-year-old defender joins from Danish champions HB Køge on a three-year contract. She brings experience from the UEFA Women's Champions League and has represented Denmark at youth levels up to Under-23.

Head coach Charlotte Healy said Markvardsen's international and European experience would add real value to the squad. She is the seventh signing of the summer window for Bristol City Women.

The final day of the transfer window saw unusual activity involving Bristol City's opponents. During Preston North End's Championship match against Bristol City, the home club used their stadium big screen to announce two signings. They revealed deals for Johnny Kenny from Celtic and Liam Gibbs from Norwich while the game was in progress.

This incident highlighted the frantic nature of deadline day. Bristol City's own business was concluded away from the pitch, focusing on the Riis sale. The club's next challenge is an away trip to face Burnley on September 5th.

With the window closed, attention returns to the pitch. Bristol City have scored seven goals and conceded six in their opening four league matches. They are three points behind league leaders Swansea City as they prepare for their next fixture.

That next test is against Burnley. The match is scheduled for September 5th.