Long-time City target Michael Reddy has joined Barnsley on loan. City approached Sunderland a month ago hoping to get the young Irish striker for a second time, but the offer was refused. He has now joined the Tykes until the end of the season.
Wimbledon forward Paul Robinson, who played in a trial game for City a few weeks ago, has joined Grimsby on loan.
There were also moves for veteren goalkeeper Neville Southall and former England striker Dion Dublin. All of the day's transfers are listed below.
Transfers:
Nathan Ellington (Bristol R to Wigan) £1.2m
Eddie Howe (Bournemouth to Portsmouth) £400,000
Jason Jarrett (Bury to Wigan) £75,000
Free transfers:
Chris Allen (Dover to Aldershot)
Ollie Blackwell (Colchester to Billericay)
Ian Brightwell (Walsall to Stoke)
Wayne Carlisle (Crystal Palace to Bristol R)
Willie Falconer (St Johnstone to Grimsby)
Jefferson Louis (Thame Utd to Oxford)
Andy Thomson (Bristol R to Wycombe)
Andy Woodman (Colchester to Oxford)