The 24-year-old was excellent in the Premier League last season, assisting eight times while also scoring twice in 37 games – form that has placed a £15 million price-tag on his head, according to a report from Alan Nixon via Patreon.
Able to play at full-back, wing-back and as a winger, Doughty’s versatility and crossing ability has seen him stand out compared to others in his position in the last two campaigns, and with the Hatters back in the Championship now, a bid that reaches Luton’s estimation may be too much to decline.
However, that will mean that the Hatters have to find someone to take the place of the wing-back – a feat that will only get harder as deadline day nears.
FLW has taken a look at three players that could fill the void left by Doughty if he departs Kenilworth Road this month.
Luton will try their hardest to find a like-for-like replacement for their young star if he does make way, and Lucas Piton could provide that.
The Brazilian market has been a real game-changer in recent years, particularly in the Premier League, and the Hatters should try their luck with the Vasco da Gama full-back, who is midway through his 2024 season in South America.
Piton made 106 appearances for Brazil giants Corinthians, before making the move to Vasco last year, with his impressive start to life at his new club earning him his first call-up to the Italian national team in 2023.
Similar to Doughty, the 23-year-old loves to run, and has an incredible crossing ability, completing 37 in just 17 matches this season.
One for the future and now, Piton could make a huge difference for Luton, and provide them with the quality that will be missed following the potential loss of Doughty.
