Further Italian interest surfaces in Luton Town midfielder | OneFootball

Lecce have joined Sassuolo in the race to sign Luton Town midfielder Ed McJannet, according to Football Insider.

The report states that both Serie A clubs, who sit 15th and 16th in Italy’s top flight, have made bids for the teenager who is yet to feature in a competitive game at first-team level for the Hatters.

According to Football Insider, McJannet has flown out to Italy to continue talks with the two clubs in pursuit this Deadline Day.

It appears that both clubs are competing to strike a deal with the Bedfordshire club ahead of 5pm, which is when the Italian deadline kicks in.

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The Ireland youth international is highly rated within the Luton set up as it remains to be seen whether or not they will be tempted into selling.

The verdict

Whilst Serie A interest is certainly surprising, McJannet is a player with an incredibly high ceiling and a move to Italy could help the midfielder kick on and it could prove to be a worthwhile move with his progression in mind.

With further Italian interest surfacing, it could allow for the Hatters to raise the required fee and generate something that could be used before the English deadline strikes at 11pm.

A player with an incredibly high ceiling, it will be interesting to see what stance the Hatters hold regarding this overseas interest.

Given the limited time that these two Italian clubs have to finalise a deal for McJannet, it would be no surprise if further updates come about rather quickly.