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Luton Town is poised to make an initial offer for Coventry City midfielder Ben Sheaf, as reported by Alan Nixon on his Patreon.
The Hatters, recently relegated from the Premier League, are anticipating the departure of England international midfielder Ross Barkley, with Aston Villa close to finalizing a deal for the 30-year-old. Luton aims to replace Barkley with Coventry’s Ben Sheaf.
Rob Edwards’ team is determined to make a swift return to the Premier League and can outspend most of their second-tier competitors thanks to their parachute payments.
Former Arsenal player Ben Sheaf has impressed at Coventry City in recent seasons, contributing to the club’s play-off final appearance last season and reaching the FA Cup semi-final last month.
Sheaf’s performances have caught the eye of Rob Edwards, and according to Alan Nixon, the Hatters will need to offer over £10 million and top Championship wages to lure Sheaf from the CBS Arena to Kenilworth Road.
Coventry Live reports that Sheaf is set to become Mark Robins’ captain at Coventry City if he stays, indicating the challenge Luton faces in securing the ex-Arsenal midfielder this summer.
Luton plans to invest a portion of their parachute payments in the 26-year-old but might face competition from Fulham and Ipswich, both of which could offer Sheaf Premier League football. However, the prospect of being a starter at Kenilworth Road might influence his decision if he decides to leave Coventry.
Luton is preparing to challenge Coventry City’s resolve with a bid for Sheaf, suggesting a protracted summer of transfer interest for the Sky Blues.
Ben Sheaf has established himself as a standout performer in the Championship in recent years and would be a valuable asset to most clubs in the division. The 26-year-old, with 131 Championship appearances, would bring significant experience and quality to Luton’s midfield, particularly important with Ross Barkley’s imminent departure.
