Report: 22-year-old Man City player now close to sealing transfer move to Premier League club

Manchester City defender, Issa Kabore, is reportedly close to sealing a transfer move to newly promoted Premier League club Luton Town.

The 22-year-old recently completed his third loan spell away from the Manchester club as he spent last season with Marseille.

Now though, the youngster could be on his way out of the Etihad Stadium once again, this time for another temporary stint at a club quite closer to home.

According to a recent report from L’Equipe, the defender is close to joining Luton on loan as long as he gives the green light for the move.

City signed the Burkina Faso international back in the 2020 summer transfer window from Belgian club KV Mechelen.Since then, the full-back has had loan spells back at his former club, as well as fellow City Football Group club FC Troyes and Marseille.

Last season saw the defender start 11 of the 29 games he played in for Marseille, chipping in with one goal which came during their 2-2 draw against Strasbourg in Ligue 1.

With a potential loan move to Luton on the table, this could be an ideal move for all parties if he’d be guaranteed regular playing time.

Specifically, it would help Luton strengthen their squad for their upcoming Premier League campaign, it’d help Kabore get the feel of what it’s like to play in the top flight and it would give City the chance to see how he fares in it and if he’s capable of potentially being part of their squad in the future.

Luton Town FC have had to postpone first home match against Burnley

It was to be the first home match of the 2023/24 season

Football fans will now have to wait, as Luton Town Football Club have requested to postpone their first home match of the 2023/24 season against Burnley on Saturday 19th August.

Kenilworth Road is undergoing a programme of extensive ground improvements to be ready to host Premier League football, including the construction of a new stand to meet broadcast and media requirements.

The club say that whilst ongoing work is progressing extremely well and currently ahead of schedule, the Premier League understandably requires guarantees to its fixture schedule within sufficient time to advise supporters and broadcasters of any changes in advance.

Due to the extent of the project, the Club cannot absolutely guarantee supporters that any future unforeseen issues would not cause any delay potentially impacting upon the scheduled opening game at home.

Therefore, together with the Premier League and Burnley FC, all parties felt this was a sensible outcome which gives supporters of both teams sufficient time to plan for what will now be a free weekend and subsequently make arrangements for travel for the new date.

The new date will be shared by both clubs to their supporters at the earliest available opportunity.

Luton Town Chief Executive, Gary Sweet, said:

“Although this news will be a disappointment, this will make the matchday experience even greater for fans when they do get to come back.

“We would like to thank the Premier League and Burnley for their help in arriving at this practical decision.”

The Club would like to reassure supporters that we are collaborating with the local council to ensure that the community are fully informed with the latest developments.

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