City have made an audacious bid to sign England goalkeeper David James. James who played a part in England's dismal World Cup campaign has been offered a 12 month deal. James 39, was poised to complete a move to Celtic but pulled out due to family reasons. Steve Coppell has offered the keeper a one year deal. With James being from the Westcountry, City are putting an offer in which will enable James to have first team football plus be local to his home. There is also reported interest from Chelsea and West Ham for the signature of England's number 1. This would be some transfer if it happens and will be one of the biggest coups in the history of Bristol City FC. City need goalkeeping cover with just Dean Gerken and Stephen Henderson the only 2 senior keepers at the club. City's last minute bid for Sheffield Wednesday's Lee Grant was rejected earlier in the week.