Luton manager Nathan Jones admitted his side couldn't compete with Bristol City's wage offer to keep Kal Naismith at the club.
The Robins signed the defender on a free transfer earlier this summer, completely out of the blue, even to the surprise of the Hatters who later released a statement questioning City's etiquette over the way the deal was completed right under their noses.
The 30-year-old was a hugely influential figure for Luton and Jones last season, captaining the side to a play-off finish where they fell short in the semi-final to Huddersfield.
