For a bit of fun in the meantime, we fired up the latest edition of Football Manager, and simulated the game beyond the summer and into the future. We had a look at the starting XI, key subs and manager it predicts will be on show for the Hatters on the opening day of the 2020/21 campaign.
1. New season, new division
Football Manager predicts Luton Town will be relegated back down to League One. They open the 2020/21 season at home to Accrington Stanley. Photo: Stephen Pond
2. GK: Rory Watson
Simon Sluga leaves for a new challenge with Inter Miami, and the Scunthorpe stopper is brought straight in as his replacement. Photo: Charlotte Tattersall
3. RB: James Bree
Aston Villa agree to let their defender out on loan for another season, and he retains his right full-back position. Photo: George Wood
4. CB: Jimmy Dunne
The Burnley youngster embarks upon his fifth loan spell away from the Clarets, and earns a place in the side to take on Accrington. Photo: Naomi Baker