Luton Town have signed defender Mark McGuinness from fellow Championship side Cardiff City and former Swansea midfielder Liam Walsh.
The Hatters confirmed the double signing today (20/08), with the new recruits becoming Luton’s third and fourth new signings of the summer 2024 transfer window.
McGuinness joins Luton from Cardiff for what the Hatters describe as a “significant” undisclosed fee. He has signed a contract of undisclosed length to move to Kenilworth Road.
The Republic of Ireland youth international and former Arsenal academy graduate made 85 appearances in 3 seasons at the Cardiff City Stadium, including being a regular last season with 31 appearances in all competitions.
Talking about McGuinness to the official Luton Town website, Rob Edwards said he was a big signing reflective of the club’s ambition.
He said, “He’s a big, big player for us – and a signing which shows our intent. He might be only 23 but he’s a leader. We see him as a big influence in the dressing room and on the pitch.
“He’s had a great upbringing, played lots of games, and is a threat in both boxes. He wants to defend but he can play, too.
“Last year it showed that we needed bodies in defence, but now, with Amari’i Bell back and Reece Burke and Mads Andersen resuming training, we’re starting to look really strong in that area.
“Mark believes we’re the right club for the next step in his career. He wants to play in the Premier League and he sees us as the opportunity to do that, so this further highlights how strong of an acquisition he is for the football club.”
Walsh has signed for Luton after being released by Swansea City, with the 26-year-old having been without a club since leaving the Swans.
Walsh, who has previously been contracted to Everton and Bristol City and who made loan moves to Yeovil, Birmingham, Coventry and Hull, has also signed a deal of undisclosed length with the Hatters.
The midfielder signs after three weeks of training with Luton at their training ground at The Brache.
