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Josh Keeley Set for Luton Move After Contract Talks Break Down at Spurs

Young goalkeeper to leave Spurs in search of first-team football

Josh Keeley is set to join Luton Town after Tottenham Hotspur failed to agree terms on a new contract with the promising 22-year-old goalkeeper, according to The Standard. The deal, which will see Keeley move permanently to Kenilworth Road, is expected to be finalised shortly.

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Despite a contract that runs until 2027, Spurs have chosen to part ways with Keeley, who impressed during a loan spell at Leyton Orient last season. His performances in League One included a record-setting seven consecutive clean sheets across all competitions, alongside a memorable 99th-minute goal in the FA Cup against Oldham that won him Goal of the Season.

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Keeley also earned Supporters’ Club Young Player of the Year and caught the attention of Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, who said after their 2-1 FA Cup win over Orient, “their keeper was really, really good and it was a tight game.”

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Luton’s rebuilding starts in goal

Luton, now preparing for life in League One following relegation, have been actively searching for a new number one after Thomas Kaminski’s move to Charlton Athletic. Keeley’s arrival offers a young, hungry option with a track record of consistency and resilience.

His move signals a player eager to trade potential for opportunity, and Luton stand to benefit from a goalkeeper ready for the responsibility of being a regular starter.

Spurs let another prospect go

Tottenham’s decision to release a promising young keeper while still under contract raises questions about their long-term planning for youth development, especially in a summer where squad depth is being closely scrutinised.

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Josh Keeley might not be a household name yet, but you cannot ignore what he did at Leyton Orient. Seven clean sheets, a goal in the FA Cup, praise from Pep Guardiola, and yet, he walks away for free because Spurs could not agree terms?

It says a lot about how Tottenham handle youth development. Keeley was under contract until 2027. Surely if there was belief in his potential, there was time to negotiate or loan again at a higher level. Instead, they have let a promising goalkeeper join a club that will give him what Spurs never offered: consistent minutes and trust.

While it is understandable that he wants to play regularly, Spurs should be the club nurturing this ambition, not watching it flourish elsewhere. Luton get a real talent here, and if he develops into a top keeper in the next two to three years, it will be yet another reminder of what could have been.