TWTD understands League One Luton Town are eyeing Blues striker Ali Al-Hamadi.

The Iraq international ended last season on loan at Stoke City and it would be little surprise if he moved on this summer, either on the same basis or permanently.

We understand the Hatters are considering a move for the 23-year-old with manager Matt Bloomfield having previously worked with him at Wycombe Wanderers.

If he were to leave Town, Al-Hamadi would presumably prefer a move to the Championship, however, Luton, a Premier League club only 14 months ago, look well set to stage a title challenge during 2025/26.

Town would only consider Al-Hamadi departing should they add to their striking ranks with George Hirst currently their only number nine following the £30 million departure of Liam Delap to Chelsea.

The Blues are likely to want three out-and-out strikers with Chelsea youngster Marc Guiu a target, although with the player believed to be hesitant regarding a move to the Championship.

US international Patrick Agyemang was also on Town’s radar but is closing in on an $8 million (£6 million) plus $2 million (£1.5 million) in add-ons switch to Derby County.

Al-Hamadi has made three starts and 24 sub appearances for the Blues, scoring five goals, since signing from AFC Wimbledon for around £1 million in January 2024, signing a deal which runs to the summer of 2028.

While at Stoke in the second half of last season, the Liverpool-raised frontman made 11 starts and four sub appearances, scoring twice.

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Tractor_Boy_in_HK added 08:35 - Jul 16 We tend to panic and reach for players around deadline time - ahadme, panutche and Ali all fit the bill. Some of these flyers work (eg Burns) but often they don't. Nothing against the player, but he's not at the required level. Remember the track record - Ali had a great half season in league 2, and before that was bounced out for free by a number of lower level clubs. His only success had been non-league.

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PimsNumber1 added 01:41 - Jul 18 He's total rubbish ....needs selling not loaning ...Bloke runs in treacle age 22 ....useless waste of a million quid
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