LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 27: Luton Town fans show their support prior to the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Coventry City and Luton Town at Wembley Stadium on May 27, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
The chance to permanently sign Manchester City wingback Issa Kabore would be warmly received by Luton Town supporters in the upcoming campaign.
The 22-year-old injured his ankle during the Hatters’ 5-1 loss to Brentford, and he has since played his final game for the team this season. The young player’s manager, Rob Edwards, had expressed his desire to collaborate with him once more. In response to a Luton News Twitter page survey, around 1,100 people voted in favor of bringing the Burkina Faso international back, with 65.9 percent saying they would.
Providing their justifications, @PRuddzBurner stated: “I know who I want if Jayden Bogle’s contract expires this summer, but probably the best RWB in the championship.” @ltfc_rhys: “I think he’ll be a great player if he can keep some consistency.” @OshoSZN: “At the very least, it would give us an opportunity to properly shape him into the player we want him to be.” I would look at any number of other good RWBs in the championship instead. My first choice would be Ki-Jana Hoever.
@FanHubHatter: “If we’re in the championship yes.” @chazabbb: “I’d take him if he were to play cb permanently.” @GaryAlanMcPheat: “The lad has got great potential and I’m sure that Rob is the man to ensure the lad realises his full potential!” @MegaDarkFlames: “Not 100 percent sure if im honest. He definitely doesn’t fit City’s super high standards, so signing him with us permanently isn’t a bad idea.”
@TrondheimHatter: “Probably too expensive for our pockets. We are looking at a lot of new signings needed for next season. A maybe if we stay up.” @PanameHatter: “At the right price, sure. Always put the effort in and there’s a player there. But if we’re in the Champ then he might struggle defensively with the more physical attacking play. Would prefer to take Cody back if he’s available in the summer.”
@Robison35032341: “He’s got so much potential, and where better to learn than at Luton.” @mam_mdh: “Potential. Wholehearted. Already Road-tested.” @IanWLee23: “We need a right (wing) back, and he’s good. May as well be him. If not Cody Drameh. Ogbene should always be a more attacking option.” @nicksutton84: “Shown serious potential, never gave up, seemed to really buy into the club’s philosophy (I hate that term) and really seemed to care.” @dave_trill82: “If he could improve defensively he’d be a decent player.” @CJ_Hatter: “He gets LTFC.” @Rlitch1: “Simple…. because he is good…”
Not everyone was so sure about the addition of Kabore on a permanent basis though, @LTFC_Dave saying: “Honestly, a bit nonplussed about it all. If we go down, I think he’ll be out of our price range anyway. If we stay up, I’d like to think there’s arguably better options out there. @digitom092: “Not bothered. Lots of errors and rarely set goals up. Can do better.” @ltfcJosh: “He can’t cross, no.” @cha4zz: “No thanks, is he genuinely better than either Bree or Drameh?” @AdamDriscoll92: “Has cost us with lapses of concentration at key times in several games, and offers minimal threat going forward.”
