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Luton Town are preparing for League One football after a second consecutive relegation. The past two years have been tough for LTFC, but they must now rebuild for their push back up to the Championship.

Eyes have mainly been on the players who could move out of Kenilworth Road, as often is the case with relegated clubs.

However, manager Matt Bloomfield is intent on keeping key men if he can, ideally supplementing his ranks with some solid new recruits too. Now, it seems they’re set to secure the services of a new goalkeeper.

Writing for football.london, reporter Alasdair Gold has said that Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Josh Keeley is expected to join Luton Town on a permanent basis. It is said that an agreement in principle has been reached between the two clubs and with further discussions set to take place, the Irishman is set to return to League One on a full-time deal.

Keeley signed a new deal with Spurs in August 2024, keeping him contracted to the club until 2027. As such, LTFC will be obliged to pay a fee for his services.

Keeley’s impressive Leyton Orient stay

Keeley emerged as a bright goalkeeping prospect in his native Ireland with the St. Pat’s academy and tasted early senior football there before moving over to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2022.

After minutes with the U21s, a first senior loan to Barnet followed, but it was a stint with Leyton Orient over the course of last season that first saw the Luton Town-bound man really catch the eye.

The 22-year-old came out on top in the fight for a starting berth with Zach Hemming and would go on to keep 16 clean sheets in 45 games for the O’s, helping them make the League One play-offs. Keeley even scored a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 FA Cup win over Oldham Athletic in November.

The new Luton Town number one?

Luton Town saw Thomas Kaminski move back up to the Championship with Nathan Jones’ Charlton Athletic earlier this summer. Ever since, there has been a gap to fill in between the sticks.

Veteran James Shea remains on the books, while Jack Walton may hope for opportunities after his Dundee United loan.

However, it will be widely expected that Keeley joins LTFC to become their new number one. He is proven at League One level and at 22, he has a bright future ahead of him.

The Hatters will hope that Keeley can develop and maintain his upward trajectory while they look to push back through the leagues themselves.

Birmingham City were in talks to land the attacking midfielder on loan before the end of the transfer window. However, they haven’t been able to strike an agreement in the end and he won’t be making the move to the Midlands before the deadline this evening.

Devine, 20, is now in limbo and his future at Tottenham Hotspur is up in the air at the moment. He spent the second-half of last season on loan at Plymouth Argyle to get some experience under his belt and went on to make 15 appearances in all competitions to help them stay up in the Championship.

In this latest update regarding his situation by Football Insider, his proposed switch to the Blues has collapsed which has alerted the attention of some other clubs. It remains to be seen at this stage who could potentially be interested in him next, with only Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia mentioned in the report.

Birmingham City deal off

Devine would have given Birmingham City more competition and depth in their ranks. They have other options in his position so the fact he isn’t coming isn’t the end of the world for them.

The Blues were relegated from the Championship in the last campaign after they finished in the bottom three along with Rotherham United and Huddersfield Town.

They have had a busy summer on the transfer front so far and turned to Chris Davies as their manager as they eye an immediate promotion back from League One.

Devine started his career at Liverpool and Wigan Athletic before moving down south in 2020 when Spurs came calling.

He has been with the London club since then and has played twice for their first-team so far, chipping in with a single goal.

The Warrington-born man was loaned out to Port Vale 12 months ago to boost his development and he was a hit at Vale Park during the first-half of last term, scoring three goals in 26 matches.

Devine’s stint with the Valiants was cut short this past winter before he was sent to Plymouth Argyle.

What next for Birmingham City-linked man?

This next move is a big one for the player but it won’t be Birmingham City.

Time will tell to see who else could potentially be after him before the deadline.

Leeds United are interested in Tottenham Hotspur’s Manor Solomon as they eye attacking additions, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.

Leeds United are a side in need of a big end to the summer transfer window.

Scepticism is high among supporters after a poor start to the season on the pitch and some big departures off it. Georginio Rutter has become the latest to depart, following Crysencio Summerville, Archie Gray and Glen Kamara out the exit door.

Daniel Farke’s side have started with two draws, scraping their way to a point against newly-promoted Portsmouth before a goalless draw with West Brom.

Now though, transfer speculation over some much-needed signings is ramping up, and a new name has been linked with Leeds United.

According to the Yorkshire Evening Post, one player on the radar at Elland Road is versatile Tottenham Hotspur attacker Manor Solomon.

Spurs are willing to offload the Israeli international given that he sits far down Ange Postecoglou’s pecking order. With the Whites in the market for additions in the attacking third of the field, they have shortlisted Solomon as a potential target.

The 25-year-old would more than likely be a loan target. He mainly offers his services on the left-back but has played on the opposite flank and through the middle as an attacking midfielder too.

Solomon’s time in England

After successful stays with Maccabi Petah Tikva and Shakhtar Donetsk, Solomon first landed on these shores on a loan deal with Fulham in the summer of 2022.

He had to contend with injury problems in his time at Craven Cottage but he caught the eye with a run of four goals in as many games shortly after returning to full fitness. If Leeds United were to sign him, they’d be hoping for him to hit a run like that.

Solomon became a free agent in 2023 and Spurs decided to take a chance on the versatile winger. He managed two assists in a Premier League win over Burnley but played just two times in an injury-hit season.

Now back to full fitness, he’s down the pecking order at Spurs and in line for a move.

Time will tell if it’s Leeds United who offer him a route out of North London though with the club sure to be considering a number of options in their search for new attacking players.

Long awaited movement

Leeds United have had all summer to line up replacements for star players but they’ve still been left flat-footed upon the departures of some key players.

However, it seems there may finally be movement in the hunt for a winger.

After consistent speculation, UD Almeria’s Largie Ramazani looks set to sign on a permanent basis. More signings, such as Solomon, are needed though. A striker will be wanted, and it’s down for the club to deliver in the late stages of the window.

It remains to be seen whether Solomon is someone they zero in on, but he certainly looks to be under consideration.

Sunderland are continuing their new striker hunt as they turn to Tottenham Hotspur youngster Dane Scarlett, according to Sports Illustrated.

Sunderland had a very disappointing second half of last season as they dropped from play-offs at Christmas to a 16th place finish.

One of the main frustrations for Sunderland fans has been the lack of first team striker. Since losing Ross Stewart, initially to injury before then leaving for Southampton, the Black Cats have struggled up front.

A deal for SM Caen forward Alexandre Mendy appears to have fallen through, so Sunderland have been forced to look elsewhere.

Now, according to Sports Illustrated, Tottenham striker Dane Scarlett is of ‘significant interest’ to Regis Le Bris’ men, who wish to take him on loan for the season. They also go on to say that Scarlett would come in to compliment a more senior centre-forward.

Fellow Spurs man Will Lankshear has also been of interest to the Black Cats, but Scarlett appears to be their preference.

During the Kyril Louis-Dreyfus era, Sunderland have done business with Spurs before. Dennis Cirkin and Jack Clarke came from White Hart Lane, and both have turned out to be an enormous success at the Stadium of Light.

Highly rated Scarlett

Scarlett has had two loan spells over the last two seasons. He spent the 2022/23 season at Portsmouth, making 36 appearances and scoring four goals. While his goal return was poor for Pompey, he did impress with his all-round game.

He then spent the first half of last term at Ipswich Town, making 12 appearances before going back to Spurs.

While his loan spells have not exactly been inspiring, Sunderland target Scarlett comes very highly rated. At just 17, Jose Mourinho said that he ‘is going to be phenomenal’.

Still only 20, Scarlett has a long future in the game and should he join, he will hope a spell at the Stadium of Light will kick-start his professional career.

Would he fit into Le Bris’ side?

Sunderland started the season with a 2-0 win away to Cardiff City.

Le Bris started young Eliezer Mayenda up front, whom he has favoured through pre-season. However, the goals came through Luke O’Nien and Jack Clarke.

Mayenda had a decent game and is clearly a good prospect, but it is evident that he needs help. The Spaniard has failed to find the net in a competitive game since signing from Sochaux last summer.

Enter Scarlett, who is fairly mobile so would fit in Le Bris’ pressing style, and Sunderland create a lot of chances that natural strikers like the Spurs prospect live and breathe on.

The England youth International could be a very astute loan signing for the Black Cats. However, a more experienced forward for he and Mayenda to learn from should still be a priority.