Luton Town have given the green light for striker Jerry Yates to leave the club on loan before the close of the window. Sources have told Football Insider that the Hatters have agreed to let Yates go out on loan, with several EFL and SPFL clubs interested in signing the 29-year-old.
What happened?
Yates spent the second half of last season on loan at Sheffield Wednesday, where he finished as joint top-scorer at Hillsborough. The 29-year-old has spent the last 10 seasons as a regular in the EFL, with notable spells at Swindon Town, Blackpool, and Derby County.
Why it matters for Luton Town
News of Yates' availability is sure to alert a number of clubs looking to bolster their attacking options. With Luton Town currently 7th in League One, 29 points behind leaders Lincoln, the club may see Yates' departure as an opportunity to bring in fresh talent.
What comes next?
Yates is set to attract suitors from across the UK as another Kenilworth Road exit beckons in the final few weeks of the summer window. The 29-year-old has a strong EFL goal record, having scored 46 goals in 139 appearances for Blackpool, including a 14-goal Championship haul in 2022-23.
Jerry Yates set to leave Luton with strong EFL goal record
Yates came through the ranks at Rotherham, but spent most of his six seasons as a professional at the club out on loan. He built a reputation as a goal-getter for promotion-chasing clubs by helping the Millers to reach the Championship in 2018, Swindon to win League Two in 2020, and Blackpool through the League One play-offs in 2021.
Wigan leading race to sign Chelsea starlet Reggie Walsh
Elsewhere in League One, sources have exclusively revealed to Football Insider that Wigan are at the front of the queue to sign Chelsea youngster Walsh right now. The 17-year-old midfielder has impressed coaches at Stamford Bridge and made four first-team appearances across the last two seasons. Numerous clubs from the Championship and League One are keen on his services, but the Latics are currently favourites to complete a deal.
Luton Town are currently 7th in League One, 29 points behind leaders Lincoln, with a goal difference of +12. The club has scored 68 goals this season and conceded 56, with a recent form of WWWDW.
