George Johnston explained that a Zoom chat with Jack Wilshere during his promotion celebrations with Bolton Wanderers confirmed his decision to move to Luton Town. Johnston had been assessing his options as his contract at Bolton was coming to an end and had offers in the Championship and Scotland, alongside ongoing discussions with Luton. He stated that Luton first showed their interest earlier in the year. Johnston spoke to a couple of other clubs but ultimately decided that Luton was the place he wanted to come.

Journalist Pete O'Rourke states that Luton have secured the signing of former Bolton captain George Johnston on a free transfer. The centre-back is scheduled for a medical at Kenilworth Road. It is said that Luton signed the player despite interest from clubs including Sheffield Wednesday, Bradford, and Stockport County. A report adds that Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, and Luton were recently interested in Johnston, and that Sheffield Wednesday also recently became an interested team.

Luton Town are reportedly one of several clubs interested in signing George Johnston. The 27-year-old Scottish defender is available on a free transfer after being released by Bolton Wanderers following their promotion to the Championship. Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, and Scottish Premiership side Hearts are also interested in signing the left-back. Johnston, who has 10 caps for the Scotland U21 team, joined Bolton in July 2021 and made 43 appearances in League One last season, scoring one goal. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €800k.