Daniel Gore has joined Luton on a season-long loan from Manchester United, with a conditional option to buy next summer. The move gives the 21-year-old another senior route after only two first-team substitute appearances for United, and it comes with Jack Wilshere making clear why Luton moved for him.
Luton's reasoning
Wilshere said Luton first discussed Gore after watching a 0-0 draw with Rotherham United early in their time at the club. “Dan was someone who, when we played Rotherham in the home game quite early on in our time here and drew 0-0, we spoke about as coaches, saying that we really liked him,” he said.
He added that Gore offers something different in midfield. “He's got something a little bit different. He's aggressive in duels. He can carry the ball. He's got personality on the pitch. He loves a tackle, and he's someone that we kept our eye on in the second game up there.”
Gore's next step
Gore said the loan at Rotherham gave him a lot to take into this move. “I had a good time at Rotherham, despite the relegation. I learnt a lot and the club's done a lot for me, so it was it was a good experience. I'm just looking to build on it now at Luton,” he told bbc.co.uk.
That Rotherham spell covered 41 appearances last season and included one goal. For Luton, the appeal is obvious: they are not just taking a prospect, they are taking a player who has already had a proper senior run and now gets a chance to do it again.
Luton are next at home to Stockport County on Wednesday evening.
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