Luton Town transfer news: international midfielder eyes exit, West Brom target £18m-rated striker
Luton Town are gearing up for a busy summer, as they look to recruit further talent in the summer transfer window and continue their excellent progress in becoming an established Championship side.
Discussing the return of Nathan Jones to the club, Hatters skipper revealed how the announcement was made, and said: “The whole squad was on a Zoom call and I think it was Gary Sweet (chief executive) speaking just about the return to football and putting the protocols in place.
“All of a sudden Gary said: ‘I just want to introduce you to your new manager.’ It (Zoom) said 'Nathan Jones has joined the chat' and I put my camera away, I had a smile on my face, I was laughing and it was just a bit unexpected.
“No-one really knew about it and it was a shock. At the same time, there was excitement there because we knew what that meant for the squad. There’s been no looking back since that moment.
“We’ve pushed on, Nathan’s come in and we finished strong and stayed up, then this season we’ve gone to a new level. But yeah, it was funny and it made me laugh.
“We’re coming back and the gaffer doesn’t stand still. He wants to push on and, with that ambition and that character, we can certainly do that.”
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:
1. Reading learn Semedo valuation
Reading are believed to have been set an asking price of around £4.3m to sign Benfica man Alfa Semedo on a permanent deal. However, he could instead join the club on a more cost-effective loan move again next season. (Sport Witness)
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2. Clarets switch focus to Worrall
Burnley could be set to launch a move for Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall, who could cost around £10m. He's reportedly being eyed as a more cost-effective alternative to Stoke City's Nathan Collins, who could cost over £15m. (The Sun)
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3. Lille join battle for Olise
Leeds United-linked star Michael Olise could be set for a move to Ligue 1 instead this summer, with French Champions Lille said to be chasing the highly-rated Reading youngster. His asking price could be in the region of £10m. (Team Talk)
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4. Hornets home in on Nketiah
Recently-promoted Watford have been linked with a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, who is likely to command a fee of around £15m. The 22-year-old score an impressive 16 goals in 17 matches during his time with England's U21s. (Mirror
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