Luton Town are working hard behind the scenes to get ready for the 2021/22 campaign, as they look to take their positive momentum into next season with the addition of some quality new signings once the transfer window opens.The Hatters finished the season in 12th place, and will be highly encouraged with their progress as they continue to establish themselves as a competitive Championship side.Speaking at the end of the season, Luton's star stopper Simon Sluga discussed the influence club legend Mick Harford has had on him since joining the side, and claimed: “When I was coming here I didn't know who or what is Mick.“I was reading about the club history, but after the first couple of times I was there when I started to know him and to be aware of what he meant to the history of the club and how big he was and everything.“As a person he is unreal, so friendly to everyone. He can explain it very very well about every game, the situation you're going to have, how important it is, how you can improve as a person.“He’s massive, like a figure to have here around us and to have a good connection with the staff and the players is always very important. I see that everyone loves him, everyone respects him, so I can say just nice and beautiful words about him, because it's true.”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)
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. Hornets close in on Young
Reports from Italy claim Watford have stepped up their efforts to land Ashley Young from Inter, and have offered the player a deal. The veteran wing-back has just helped the Italian giants win their first Serie A title in over a decade. (Sport Witness) Photo: ISABELLA BONOTTO
. Owls keeping tabs on Boyle
Sheffield Wednesday are believed to have sent scouts to see Cheltenham Town's £200k-rated defender Will Boyle in action on numerous occasions this season. He's also been linked with Rotherham United and Charlton Athletic. (The 72) Photo: SHAUN BOTTERILL
. Woodgate claims side are underdogs
Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate has billed his side as the underdogs ahead of their Championship semi-final first-leg against Brentford. He's branded an "outstanding team", and insisted "they'll be favourites" to win . (BBC Sport) Photo: Jacques Feeney
1. Hornets close in on Young
Reports from Italy claim Watford have stepped up their efforts to land Ashley Young from Inter, and have offered the player a deal. The veteran wing-back has just helped the Italian giants win their first Serie A title in over a decade. (Sport Witness) Photo: ISABELLA BONOTTO
2. Owls keeping tabs on Boyle
Sheffield Wednesday are believed to have sent scouts to see Cheltenham Town's £200k-rated defender Will Boyle in action on numerous occasions this season. He's also been linked with Rotherham United and Charlton Athletic. (The 72) Photo: SHAUN BOTTERILL
3. Woodgate claims side are underdogs
Bournemouth boss Jonathan Woodgate has billed his side as the underdogs ahead of their Championship semi-final first-leg against Brentford. He's branded an "outstanding team", and insisted "they'll be favourites" to win . (BBC Sport) Photo: Jacques Feeney
4. Coventry want Walton
Coventry City are believed to be lining up a move for in-demand Brighton goalkeeper Christian Walton. He's been on six loan spells graduating from the Seagulls' youth academy, and could leave permanently this summer. (Football League World) Photo: GLYN KIRK