Luton sign promotion-winning Johnston from Bolton

Luton Town have signed defender George Johnston, who captained Bolton Wanderers to promotion from League One last month.

The 27-year-old has signed an undisclosed length contract at Kenilworth Road to become boss Jack Wilshere’s first recruit of the summer.

Johnston spent five seasons with Bolton, making his 191st and final appearance in the club’s play-off final win against Stockport County at Wembley on 24 May.

Wilshere told the club’s website: “We’ve tracked him for a few months. As soon as it became clear he wasn’t going to be staying with Bolton, George became a priority for us to sign him.

“Not only is he a very good footballer who will suit our style and identity, he’s a proven winner and a real leader.”

After coming through Liverpool’s academy, Johnston joined Dutch Eredivisie side Feyenoord for the start of the 2019-20 season before returning to England for a loan spell with Wigan Athletic in January 2021.

He then moved to Bolton six months later.

• All done deals in June 2026