Luton sign Sheffield United defender on loan

Rhys Norrington-Davies
Rhys Norrington-Davies

Luton have made Rhys Norrington-Davies their third new signing this week – and fourth in total – with the left back joining on a season-long loan from Sheffield United.

The Wales Under-21 international, who made 34 appearances for Rochdale last term, will miss Saturday’s curtain-raiser at home to Norwich City in the Carabao Cup after joining up with another Town signing Tom Lockyer in the full Wales squad.

Hatters boss Nathan Jones said: “Rhys is someone with a great pedigree from Swansea and Sheffield United, and is someone I’ve watched all through last season at Rochdale. We were well aware of him and really liked him, so when he became available we wanted to get him in.

“He had a really good season in League One playing in a few different positions, so he’s versatile, but we’ve brought him in as a left-back because the full-back positions are so important to us.

“He’s athletic, he’s committed and has a great desire to do well, which is what we want. Players who are hungry to prove themselves at the level. He’s a proper attacking full-back and who’ll supply real competition for us in those areas.

“Having another fellow Welshman in the building is a welcome bonus, but we’re delighted to have him here and are looking forward to working with him.”