Luton midfielder joins Shrewsbury on loan

Elliot Thorpe replaces Fred Onyedinma for his last Luton outing in the final game of the regular season last term
Elliot Thorpe replaces Fred Onyedinma for his last Luton outing in the final game of the regular season last term. Photo by Liam Smith

Luton Town’s Elliot Thorpe has joined Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan deal, with Hatters boss Rob Edwards admitting it would be difficult for the midfielder to play in the Premier League this term. 

The 22-year-old will join up with the up with League One side, now managed by former Hatter and Spurs youth coach, Matt Taylor. The pair had worked together when Thorpe came up through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur. 

The Wales Under-21 international left north London for Luton two years ago, but only played in three Championship games for Town last term, with a loan at Burton Albion in between. 

The Hatters’ promotion to the top flight via the play-offs has further reduced his chances of playing, while Luton are set to be close to a deal for Birmingham City’s Tahith Chong.

Luton manager Edwards told the club’s website: “It’s a great opportunity for Elliot. Everyone wants to play football and it would have been difficult for him to do that this season, but he’s someone that we feel has got potential.

“He’s always been very professional. He’s been great around the place in training after he came back to us last season when we first came in, it’s just been difficult for him to play.

“Matt Taylor has already got a relationship with him because they know each other from his time at Spurs as a coach, so that’s really good when a manager knows the player, knows why he wants the player and knows his strengths. It’s a good fit and we wish Elliot and Shrewsbury well for the season.”

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