After his release from Bolton Wanderers, George Johnston was of interest to Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, and Luton Town, with Sheffield Wednesday also becoming an interested team. Luton has signed the 27-year-old Scottish former Bolton captain on a free transfer, and the centre-back is scheduled for a medical at Kenilworth Road. It is said that in securing the versatile defender, Luton overcame interest from clubs including Wednesday, Bradford, and Stockport County. Johnston, who joined Bolton on July 1, 2021, made 43 appearances and scored one goal in League One during the 2025/2026 season. He has 10 caps for the Scotland U21 team and a current market value of €800k, according to Transfermarkt.