Adrian Forbes, the Hatters' professional player development manager, has been discussing the future of 20-year-old ace Josh Neufville, who spent the second half of last season on loan with Yeovil where he impressed by scoring five goals over the course of his time there.
Forbes revealed: “It’s one of those situations with Josh where if he’d stayed with me with the U21s, he’d have developed, but he wouldn’t have got the experience and education he’s had this season at Yeovil.
“To go and play National League football, week in week out, and do as well as he’s done, you know he can do that now. We know the answer, and it’s been really pleasing to see the impact he’s had on that Yeovil team.
“Josh has the two things that no-one can coach – power and pace – and he’s taken that from academy, development football playing against lads his own age, into a men’s league where points and livelihoods are at stake.
“So although his time there had ended prematurely (with an injury), and in a sad way, in the long run he’ll have gained so much from his time down at Yeovil.”
Here are today's biggest transfer stories and the latest team news involving Luton Town and the rest of the Championship, as the reaction to last season and the build-up to summer transfer window continues:
. PRESTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 22: A general view of the EFL matchball prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End and Leeds United at Deepdale on October 22, 2019 in Preston, England. (Photo by Lewis Storey/Getty Images)
Championship transfer news Photo: Lewis Storey
. Robins ready Atkinson raid
Bristol City are said to be lining up a move for Oxford United defender Robert Atkinson. The 22-year-old could move on this summer, after his side crashed out of the League One play-off semi finals last weekend. (Football League World) Photo: Clive Mason
1. Robins ready Atkinson raid
Bristol City are said to be lining up a move for Oxford United defender Robert Atkinson. The 22-year-old could move on this summer, after his side crashed out of the League One play-off semi finals last weekend. (Football League World) Photo: Clive Mason
2. Wharton lands new Blackburn deal
Blackburn Rovers have tied down defender Scott Wharton to another three years at the club, with an option to extend the deal by a further year. The 23-year-old saw his 2020/21 ended early with an Achilles injury suffered against Brentford. (BBC Sport) Photo: Lewis Storey
3. Newcastle could beat Barnsley to starlet
Barnsley's hopes of signing Wigan Athletic's Kyle Joseph this summer have taken a blow, with Newcastle United now looking to close in on a move for the teenage defender. The Tykes had a bid for him turned down back in January. (Daily Mail) Photo: Lewis Storey
4. Gunners winning Buendia race
Arsenal have been named as the strong 2/1 favourites to sign Norwich City sensation Emi Buendia this summer. The £40m-rated star has also been linked with Aston Villa and Leeds United, after a stellar 2020/21 season at Carrow Road. (SkyBet) Photo: George Wood