Luton Town manager Nathan Jones insists he always knew Kal Naismith was going to sign for Bristol City despite the Hatters’ claims last month they were in the dark over the deal until the Robins made an official announcement.
Naismith reported for pre-season with City this week having signed a three-year contract at Ashton Gate, with the deal announced on Friday, May 27 in what was a significant blow for Luton given the Scottish centre-back was their reigning Player of the Year.
In a statement the following day, Luton insisted: “We were surprised to discover from our fellow Championship club’s announcement, without advance warning as is the usual etiquette, that the 30-year-old has rejected the opportunity of a new contract at Kenilworth Road.”
