3 Luton Town players who will surely be seeking a loan exit before August 30th
Luton Town may be keen to retain some of their players who went out on loan last season.
Ryan Giles is an excellent player to have at this level and it wouldn’t be a shock to see him stay, regardless of whether Alfie Doughty stays put or not.
Alan Campbell and Tom Holmes are two other players they may want to retain, along with John McAtee, who was nothing short of outstanding at Barnsley during the 2023/24 campaign.
All of these players could help to boost the Hatters’ depth and quality next term – and it will be fascinating to see who stays and who goes out of that quartet.
The Hatters have already sent a player out on loan this summer, with Dion Pereira joining non-league outfit Dagenham & Redbridge.
And we take a look at three other players who could secure temporary moves away from Kenilworth Road before the summer transfer window closes.
Joe Johnson
18-year-old Johnson isn’t a total stranger to senior football, having made his first-team debut during the 2022/23 season.
He also made five competitive appearances last season, with two of those coming in the Premier League.
But he could potentially find his game time limited next season, with the left-back potentially set to be behind the likes of Doughty and Giles during the 2024/25 season.
That isn’t ideal for the teenager, who has already shown plenty of promise and is arguably ready to secure more senior football away from Bedfordshire.
A loan will allow the player to show Rob Edwards why he should be a key part of the Hatters’ squad and with the player likely to gain some valuable experience out on loan, it makes sense for Luton to sanction a temporary exit.
If he isn’t going to start regularly, he needs to be given a chance to thrive elsewhere, even during the early stages of his professional career.
