Loan moves can often prove to be the making of players, and Jorge Grant enjoyed a tremendous season on loan last campaign. The promising midfielder has joined Luton Town on a season-long for the forthcoming season, although the Hatters were hoping for a permanent move.
As Dunstable Today reports, Luton were hoping to sign Nottingham Forest’s Jorge Grant on a permanent basis. However, they were forced to settle for a loan deal.
Here’s how Forest supporters have reacted to the news on Twitter.
Poor Jorge Grant #nffc
Always loaned out to lower league teams
L2 last year
L1 this year
Championship next year— ????????????????????????????⚽️ GarethNorris ⚽️???????????????????????????? (@GarethNorris) July 6, 2018
Good place to go. Can't help but feel that we are kind of stringing him along a bit though
— Cameron Clark (@Camclarky) July 4, 2018
Michael Mancienne, Armand Traore, Barrie McKay, Jamie Ward, Thomas Lam, Stephen Henderson, Jason Cummings, Jorge Grant, Apostolos Vellios and Andreas Bouchalakis ????????#NFFC
— In From The Trent (@infromthetrent) July 2, 2018
Would have given grant more time 2bh. But I guess the prem is the target now. Just keep the signings coming I say COYR
— Tuggers 80 (@277Grt) July 2, 2018
Good move for Jorge Grant. Go score some goals in League One… #nffc
— Paul Taylor (@nottmtails) July 6, 2018
Whats the point in sending players out on one loan after another,if hes not ready now he never will be
— Carl (@Carl13548031) July 6, 2018
Hes only been on 2 loans in L2 this will be a better test, if he does well he might make it here if not we can sell.
— Gamble (@liam_gamble) July 7, 2018
Verdict:
The 23-year-old enjoyed a superb campaign with our rivals last season, tallying a magnificent total of 18 goals in all competitions. The dynamic midfielder is endowed with great potential, and League One could provide him with the perfect outlet to further his development.
Whether Grant makes it at Forest remains to be seen, but if he continues to impress out on loan, his value and his attributes will continue to improve. It’s a logical decision by the club.
What are your thoughts? Do you agree? Let us know!